Lamb Meatballs, Couscous and Greek Yogurt Dressing
Ingredients for the meatballs:
1.5 lbs ground lamb
1 whole egg, beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2T tomato paste
1T dried oregano
1 tsp dried mint
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions for meatballs:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Form 24 equal sized meatballs and bake on baking sheet for 20 – 25 minutes.
Nutrition for meatballs:
*Makes 6 servings/ nutrition for four meatballs*
Calories – 350
Protein – 21g
Carbs – 3g
Fat – 28g
Ingredients for the couscous:
1 cup cooked couscous
1 cup loosely packed cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup loosely packed Italian parsley, finely chopped
1/2 English cucumber, cut lengthwise, thinly shaved
1/2 red onion, cut in half thinly shaved
1 lemon, zested and juiced, about 3 tablespoons
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
3 ounces feta cheese
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions for couscous:
Toss the finely chopped herbs with the couscous, as well as the sliced cucumber, onion, and lemon zest.
Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, and cumin, then toss this dressing with the couscous. Stir in the pine nuts. Crumble the feta and stir that in as well. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition for couscous:
*Makes 6 servings*
Calories – 187
Protein – 4g
Carbs – 11g
Fat – 14g
Ingredients for the dressing:
1 cup 2% plain greek yogurt
1 small shallot, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions for dressing:
Add all ingredients to food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Nutrition for dressing:
*Makes 6 servings*
Calories – 105
Protein – 4g
Carbs – 3g
Fat – 9g
Your Coach,
Kyra
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