Harissa Meatball Bowl with Feta and Red Pepper
Spiced harissa meatballs served over a vibrant bowl with roasted red peppers, creamy feta cheese, and fresh vegetables. A North African-inspired dish that's flavorful and satisfying.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
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Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 3 tbsp harissa paste
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 1 whole egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 whole red peppers
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 30 g fresh cilantro or parsley
- 200 g couscous or rice
- 1 whole lemon
Steps
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, harissa paste, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Form the mixture into 16-20 meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle meatballs with 1 tbsp olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- While meatballs cook, prepare the red peppers by cutting them into quarters and removing seeds. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a separate tray for 20 minutes until tender.
- Prepare couscous or rice according to package directions.
- Divide couscous or rice among four bowls as the base.
- Top each bowl with roasted red peppers and 4-5 harissa meatballs.
- Crumble feta cheese over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each bowl before serving. Serve warm.