Products used in this recipe
Moroccan Couscous, Chermoula and Lamb Meatballs
Yield: 5 Servings (13 oz.)
Yield: 5 Servings (13 oz.)
The complex and bright flavors of Chermoula bring this bowl together in a snap for a delicious, and different, on-the-go meal.
Chermoula Sauce:
Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
---|---|---|
Cilantro leaves | 1 cup | |
Parsley leaves | 1 cup | |
Mint leaves | 1/2 cup | |
Garlic cloves | 2 each | |
Olive oil | 6 fl. oz. | |
Lemon juice | 2 fl. oz. | |
Smoked paprika | 1 tsp. | |
Coriander seeds, toasted, ground | 3/4 tsp. | |
Cumin seeds, toasted, ground | 3/4 tsp. | |
Kosher salt | 3/4 tsp. | |
Lemon zest | 1/2 tsp. | |
Red pepper flakes | 1/2 tsp. |
Bowl Ingredients:
Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
---|---|---|
Simplot Good Grains™: Couscous, Red Quinoa and Vegetable Blend | 40 oz. | 1 bag |
Lamb meatballs (2 oz.), prepared | 20 oz. | 10 each |
Feta cheese, crumbled | 2 1/2 oz. | |
Pita bread quarters, toasted | 10 each |
Preparation Instructions:
Step 1
Prepare grain blend according to package instructions. Hold warm for service. Heat lamb meatballs and keep warm for service.
Step 2
For the Chermoula sauce; place sauce ingredients (cilantro leaves through red pepper flakes), in a blender and process until well combined and smooth. Chill and reserve for service.
Step 3
For each serving; place 6 oz. (1 cup) of grain blend in the middle of a serving bowl. Top with 2 lamb meatballs, 2 fl. oz. Chermoula sauce, and 1/2 oz. of feta cheese. Garnish with 2 quartered pieces of pita.