Lamb Meatballs with Whole Wheat Pearl Couscous and Lemon-Cumin Yogurt
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- Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
For the meatballs:1 pound ground lamb1/4 cup finely chopped white onion1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro1 garlic clove, finely chopped6-7 Castelvetrano olives*2-3 T golden raisins1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperFor the yogurt:7 ounces whole-milk Greek yogurt2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint1 teaspoon ground cuminZest of 1 medium lemon, mincedFor the couscous:1 1/4 C chicken or vegetable stock1 C Riceselect Whole Wheat Pearl Couscous
Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands.
Cook the couscous using the instructions on the package, fluff and set aside.
Form meatballs into 20-24 golf ball-sized balls and place on a roasting pan where juices/fat can drip off.
Bake until meatballs are no longer pink in the middle, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all yogurt ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
Serve the meatballs on top of a bed of the couscous with the yogurt on the side.
Serving Size: 3-4 servings
Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands.
Cook the couscous using the instructions on the package, fluff and set aside.
Form meatballs into 20-24 golf ball-sized balls and place on a roasting pan where juices/fat can drip off.
Bake until meatballs are no longer pink in the middle, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all yogurt ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
Serve the meatballs on top of a bed of the couscous with the yogurt on the side.
Serving Size: 3-4 servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 755.5
- Total Fat: 43.5 g
- Cholesterol: 113.7 mg
- Sodium: 235.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 48.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Protein: 39.7 g
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