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Harissa lamb meatballs with cabbage and pomegranate salad

Harissa lamb meatballs with cabbage and pomegranate salad

Serves

4

Prep Time

20

Cook Time

8

Ingredients

600g Lean minced lamb 1 tbsp Harissa* 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped 2 cups Finely shredded white cabbage 1/3 cup Pomegranate seeds ½ cup Mint leaves ½ cup Coriander leaves ½ cup Flat leaf parsley leaves Grilled flatbread and Greek yoghurt, to serve *Harissa is a hot and spicy North African chilli paste, available in delicatessens and larger supermarkets.

Method

  • Mix the lamb with the harissa and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Roll into walnut sized balls
  • Place a large, lidded frying pan over a moderately high heat. Gently roll the meatballs with some olive oil and cook 4 minutes or until nicely coloured. Place the lid on the pan, turn the heat down to moderately low and cook for a further 4 minutes or until cooked through
  • Mix the cabbage, pomegranate seeds and herbs together and season with salt and pepper. Add some olive oil to taste
  • Serve the meatballs and salad together with some grilled flatbread and Greek yoghurt

Tips

  • Leftovers: For leftover meatballs, warm through and serve with rice, yoghurt and a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts or almonds
  • The meatballs can be made and rolled a day ahead and cooked when ready to serve
  • To make lamb kebabs, mould the meat around long skewers and barbeque for a smoky flavour
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