MOROCCAN MEATBALLS WITH COUSCOUS AND ROASTED CARROTS

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The flavors of Morocco are captured in this simple, spicy dish. To make the meatballs, use the reserved spice mix from our Spicy Potatoes and Peas with Chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound ground beef chuck (85 percent lean)
1 1/2 teaspoons reserved spice mix from Spicy Potatoes and Peas with Chicken
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated, half of each minced and remaining thinly sliced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots with 2 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and golden, 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • In a medium bowl, combine beef, spice mix, cinnamon, cilantro, minced white and green scallions, and egg; season with salt. With hands, gently mix to combine and form into 16 meatballs. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until meatballs are just cooked through, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add sliced scallion whites and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water, cover, and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and season with salt and pepper. Cover, remove pan from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork, and stir in almonds and sliced scallion greens. Serve meatballs and any pan juices with couscous, carrots, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 33 g

sbongile tesia
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Wazir Saif
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Princess South
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. They were so flavorful and tender.


Popy Rahman
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The meatballs are elegant and delicious, and the couscous and roasted carrots are the perfect accompaniments.


Md Kayoum
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Naomi hailai
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These meatballs were a little too salty for my taste, but otherwise they were very good.


The Don
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I've never had Moroccan meatballs before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were.


Daniella Flair
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I love the combination of spices in these meatballs. They're so flavorful and unique.


MD sumon Mia
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These meatballs are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and always a hit.


Essa Afridi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the meatballs can be cooked ahead of time.


Malik Abdulqadoos
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but the meatballs and roasted carrots were amazing.


Fruit Bat
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This dish was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. The meatballs were so flavorful and the couscous was perfect.


Adil umram
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I found the meatballs to be a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Md. Younus Ali
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but overall they were still good.


kajal koirala
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I love how this dish combines different flavors and textures. The meatballs are savory and tender, the couscous is fluffy and light, and the roasted carrots add a touch of sweetness.


Jared Blake
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This was my first time making Moroccan meatballs, and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the meatballs were so delicious.


Savali Mula
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious.


Hassan Salihu
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These Moroccan meatballs were a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the couscous and roasted carrots were the perfect accompaniments.