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Spiced Lamb Meatball Pita Bowl

Pan-seared lamb meatballs seasoned with cumin and paprika, served over couscous with cucumber and a lemony yogurt drizzle.

Spiced Lamb Meatball Pita Bowl

Total

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

1

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Servings

Recipe serves 1

Ingredients

  • 200 g g ground lamb
  • 1/2 cup cup couscous
  • 1/2 tsp tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp tbsp yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cup cucumber
  • 1/2 cup cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tbsp parsley(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix lamb with cumin, paprika, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt; roll into 6 small meatballs.

  2. 2

    Cook couscous according to package directions.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 8 minutes, until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Chop cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Stir lemon juice into the yogurt for a quick sauce.

  6. 6

    Assemble the bowl: couscous, meatballs, vegetables, yogurt drizzle, and parsley.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

610

31% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein34 g
Carbohydrate52 g
Fat30 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium520 mg

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