Lamb meatballs with couscous and feta
by Rebecca Smith
serves: 4
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delicious greek-style hearty salad (Real Simple) |
Ingredients: |
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1 lb |
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ground lamb (or beef) |
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1/4 cup |
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dried apricots, finely chopped |
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1/2 tsp |
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ground coriander |
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1 |
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small red onion, half finely chopped, half thinly sliced |
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kosher salt |
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black pepper |
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1 cup |
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couscous |
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3 tbsp |
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olive oil |
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3 tbsp |
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fresh lemon juice |
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2 |
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plum tomatoes, sliced |
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1/2 |
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English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced |
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4 oz |
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feta, crumbled |
Directions: |
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1.Heat broiler. In a medium bowl, combine the meat, apricots, coriander, chopped onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
2.Form the meat into 1 ½-inch balls (about 20) and place them on a broilerproof baking sheet. Broil until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
3.Meanwhile, place the couscous in a bowl. Add 1 cup hot tap water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4.In a small bowl, mix together the oil, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
5.Serve the couscous with the meatballs, tomatoes, cucumber, Feta, and sliced onion. Drizzle with the dressing.
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