How To Make Moroccan Meatballs With Garlic Herb Couscous

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while rice is a budget-friendly staple.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free, while margarine is often cheaper.

Combine lamb with cinnamon, cumin, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, half of the garlic, half of the red onion, and half of the ginger in a bowl.

Mix until well combined and shape into meatballs.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, blister the tomatoes and add the remaining onions and ginger.

Add tomato sauce to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.

In a separate pan, sauté the remaining garlic, parsley, and coriander.

Add the pearl couscous to the sautéed mixture and brown slightly.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until couscous is cooked.

Return the meatballs to the sauce to finish cooking and combine flavors.

Plate the couscous and top with meatballs and sauce.

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