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

walter mendez
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The meatballs were delicious and the couscous was perfect.


Jihad Ail
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the couscous is always perfectly cooked.


Video Tt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! The couscous was a bit bland, but overall it was a good dish.


AMAN ARYAL
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I'm not a big fan of Moroccan food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were very flavorful and the couscous was cooked perfectly.


Turinawe Jason
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This dish was delicious! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the couscous was fluffy and light. I especially loved the combination of spices in the meatballs.


chaiyos chaiyos
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


sawin S
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


GloriousOdin03 Gaming
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the couscous was good.


Farjana Zaman
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the couscous was fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this again.


Mrmalik Syco
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The meatballs were delicious and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


the special tear
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These Moroccan meatballs with couscous were a hit at my dinner party! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the couscous was fluffy and light. I especially loved the combination of spices in the meatballs. They were the perfect amount of savor