Description
A flavorful and vibrant dish featuring hearty meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 large egg
- 3 teaspoons finely chopped mint
- 3 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup dry pearl couscous
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced or chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or mint
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons water (more as needed)
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and soak the bamboo skewers in water.
- Combine all the meatball ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and thread them onto the soaked skewers.
- Arrange the skewers on a lightly oil-sprayed baking sheet and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Boil 1 1/2 cups of water for the couscous. Add the couscous, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the salad by slicing the cucumbers, halving the grape tomatoes, and chopping the red onion.
- Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl once the meatballs and couscous are ready.
- Whisk together all tahini sauce ingredients until smooth, adjusting the water for desired consistency.
- Assemble each bowl with a quarter of the salad, topped with baked meatballs and drizzled with tahini sauce.
- Toast pine nuts in a pan and sprinkle them over each bowl if desired. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Use fresh herbs for better flavor and feel free to adjust spices to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean