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

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
1
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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
Mix lamb with cumin, paprika, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt; roll into 6 small meatballs.
- 2
Cook couscous according to package directions.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 8 minutes, until cooked through.
- 4
Chop cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 5
Stir lemon juice into the yogurt for a quick sauce.
- 6
Assemble the bowl: couscous, meatballs, vegetables, yogurt drizzle, and parsley.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
610
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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