MOROCCAN MEATBALLS & COUSCOUS

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Moroccan meatballs made with spiced lamb served with herb cous cous. This was just shown on TV here in the UK and I thought I'd save it on here for future reference, looks yummy!

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 50m

Yield 16 meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb ground lamb
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons harissa
1 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 1/2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 ounces dried apricots, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon honey
9 ounces couscous
1 3/4 cups chicken stock, hot
flat leaf parsley
fresh cilantro
1 lemon, juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 ounces toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine lamb, onion, harissa and flat leaf parsley and season, roll into golf ball sized meatballs and fry off in medium hot pan until coloured.
  • In a heavy based pan, fry the onion, garlic and ginger until softened, add the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes
  • Add the tomatoes and apricots, then add the meatballs, top up with the stock and cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes After 20 mins add the honey and season.
  • Place the couscous in a bowl and pour over the boiling stock, cover with plastic wrap and leave to stand for 5 mins, fork through to separate the grains then add chopped herbs, toasted almonds, lemon juice ,olive oil and salt and pepper and mix.
  • Serve with toasted pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 857.8, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 87.3, Sodium 325.4, Carbohydrate 87.7, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 20.5, Protein 36.1

ACE_YT
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I love the fact that this dish is so versatile. It can be made with different types of meat, and it can be served with different sides.


lithium banda
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These meatballs are perfect for a party. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they can be served hot or cold.


Arden G
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I'm definitely going to be making this dish again soon. It's a new family favorite!


Firas K
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The couscous is the perfect accompaniment to these meatballs. It's light and fluffy, and it soaks up all the delicious sauce.


Barky Barky
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I love the combination of spices in these meatballs. They're so flavorful!


James Whitehouse
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb or beef.


Owaisjutt Owaisjutt
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I'm not a great cook, but these meatballs were a breeze to make. They turned out great, and my family loved them.


Steve Media
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These meatballs were easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Ninja YV
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I'm not a fan of couscous, so I served these meatballs with rice instead. It was a great combination!


Denver Young
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I had some leftover lamb, so I used that instead of beef. The meatballs were still delicious, but they had a slightly different flavor.


Gajindra Kumar yadav
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Jeremiah Samuel
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made these meatballs with lentils instead of beef. They turned out great! The lentils held their shape well, and the meatballs were still very flavorful.


Muzaffar Mengal
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This dish was a huge hit with my family. The meatballs were so flavorful, and the couscous was fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Mary Chidinma
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I'm not a big fan of Moroccan food, but these meatballs were amazing. The spices were perfectly balanced, and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I can't wait to make them again!


James Wentworth
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These Moroccan meatballs were absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible, and the couscous was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.