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Minted Lamb Meatballs
Minted Lamb Meatballs

Minted Lamb Meatballs

with Couscous and Garlicky Beans

Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyPublished on April 13, 2017

You only have to think of traditional Sunday roasts to know that lamb and mint is a match made in herb heaven. We're bringing a Middle Eastern twist to this classic combination with these minted meatballs. Enjoy!

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Dairy Free

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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Total40 minutes
Active 30 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

150

Couscous

10

Panko Breadcrumbs

1

Chopped Tomatoes

1

Chicken Stock Powder

1

Echalion Shallot

150

Green Beans

½

Cumin Seeds

200

Lamb Mince

1

Garlic Clove**

40

Dried Apricots

½

Lemon

1

Mint

½

Dried Thyme

Not included in your delivery

300

Water

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)706 kcal
Energy (kJ)2954 kJ
Fat20 g
of which saturates7 g
Carbohydrate90 g
of which sugars23 g
Protein40 g
Salt5.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Grater
Bowl
Lid
Large Frying Pan
Grill Pan

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Do the Prep
1

Halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Pick the mint leaves from their stalks and finely chop (discard the stalks). Roughly chop the dried apricots. Trim the tops from the green beans. Zest and juice the lemon.

Make the Meatballs
2

Put the lamb mince in a mixing bowl with half the shallot, half the mint, the dried apricots and the panko breadcrumbs. Add a pinch of salt and some pepper, then mix together with your hands until well combined. Shape into four meatballs per person. Set aside. Important: Remember to wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat!

Cook the Couscous
3

Pour the water (see ingredients for amount) into a large saucepan with half the stock pot and bring to the boil. When boiling, stir in the couscous, pop a lid on the pan and remove from the heat. Leave to the side for 10 mins or until ready to serve.

Make the Sauce
4

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat and add the remaining shallot. Cook, stirring, until soft, 5 mins. Stir in half the garlic, the dried thyme and the cumin seeds. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Pour in the diced tomato and add the remaining stock pot. Stir to dissolve, add a pinch of salt and pepper, then simmer the sauce until thick and tomatoey, 7-10 mins.

Cook the Meatballs
5

Whilst the sauce is simmering, heat a drizzle of oil in another frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs. Cook until brown on the outside (turning frequently), 6-7 mins. Once the meatballs are browned, add them to the sauce and simmer for 5-6 mins. Wipe out the meatball pan with kitchen paper. Important: The meatballs are cooked when they are no longer pink in the middle.

Finish Off
6

Put the now empty frying pan back on medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the green beans. Stir-fry until soft, 6-7 mins. Add the remaining garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir in the remaining mint. Add some lemon zest and juice to taste. Spoon the couscous into bowls, top with the meatballs and serve with the green beans on the side. Tuck in!

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