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Moroccan Lamb Meatballs

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Moroccan Lamb Meatballs

Spiced lamb meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and harissa sauce — served with couscous and fresh herbs.

Total time
55 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
gluten-free

Ingredients

600glamb mince
1onion, finely grated
2 tspground cumin
1 tspground cinnamon
1 tspground coriander
1 tspchilli flakes
1 handfulfresh parsley, minced
400gcrushed tomatoes
2 tbspharissa paste
3 clovesgarlic, minced
3 tbspolive oil
1 handfulfresh coriander

Instructions

1

Mix lamb with onion, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, chilli and parsley.

2

Shape into small balls about the size of a walnut.

3

Brown meatballs in olive oil in batches, set aside.

4

Fry garlic in same pan, add harissa and tomatoes.

5

Simmer sauce 10 minutes until thickened.

6

Add meatballs back to sauce, simmer covered 20 minutes.

7

Scatter with fresh coriander.

8

Serve with couscous or crusty bread.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
567
Protein
39.7g
Fat
40.8g
Carbs
10g
Fiber
3g
Sodium
234mg

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