
Lamb Feta Meatballs & Couscous
Juicy lamb meatballs studded with feta are tossed through lemony herbed couscous with warm roasted vegetables and a cool yogurt spoonful. Greek-inspired, hearty, and packed with savory flavor in every forkful.
By Eatpace
https://eatpace.com/recipes/lamb-feta-meatballs-couscous
Ingredients
- Ground lamb(500 g)
- Feta(120 g)
- Onion(1)
- Garlic(3 cloves)
- Breadcrumbs(50 g)
- Eggs(1)
- Dried Oregano(2 tsp)
- Cumin(1 tsp)
- Salt(1 tsp)
- Black pepper(½ tsp)
- Olive oil(3 tbsp)
- Couscous(220 g)
- Bell pepper(1)
- Courgette(1)
- Lemon(1)
- Flat Leaf Parsley(20 g)
- Fresh mint(10 g)
- Vegetable Broth(300 ml)
- Greek yogurt(180 g)
Method
- 1
Finely grate half of the {Onion}, mince the {Garlic}, crumble the {Feta}, chop the {Fresh parsley} and {Fresh mint}, dice the remaining {Onion}, and cut the {Bell pepper} and {Zucchini} into small bite-size pieces. Zest and juice the {Lemon}.
~10 min
- 2
Mix the grated half of the {Onion}, half the {Garlic}, half the {Feta}, {Ground lamb}, {Breadcrumbs}, {Eggs}, {Dried Oregano}, {Cumin}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Roll into 16 small meatballs.
~8 min
- 3
Heat {Olive oil} in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning often, until golden-brown all over and nearly cooked through, 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
~8 min
- 4
In the same skillet, cook the diced {Onion}, {Bell pepper}, {Zucchini}, and remaining {Garlic} for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the {Couscous}, then pour in the {Vegetable Stock}. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
~10 min
- 5
Return the meatballs to the skillet with any juices. Cover and cook for 6 minutes until cooked through. Fluff the couscous, then fold through the remaining {Feta}, most of the {Fresh parsley}, most of the {Fresh mint}, and the {Lemon} zest and juice.
~6 min
- 6
Spoon the {Greek yogurt} over the meatballs and couscous, then finish with the remaining herbs and serve straight from the skillet or in shallow bowls.
~0 min
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Per serving
Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


