Merguez Meatballs Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Merguez Meatballs Recipe). These spicy lamb meatballs are inspired by the flavors of North African merguez sausage. Serve with roasted vegetables, over couscous, in flatbreads, or in a salad. Cilantro yogurt is a great accompaniment.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 meatballs

Merguez Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon coriander seeds

½ teaspoon fennel seeds

1 pound ground lamb

2 tablespoons harissa paste

1 large clove garlic

minced

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon paprika

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Toast cumin coriander and fennel seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant 1 to 2 minutes. Use a mortar and pestle to grind finely.

Step 2

Combine the ground spices lamb harissa garlic salt and paprika in a large bowl. Mix by hand until thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes so spices can permeate the meat.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4

Form the lamb mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.

Step 5

Roast meatballs until the centers are no longer pink 11 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Merguez Meatballs Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 38.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.3g 7%

Carbohydrates: 0.3g

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Fat: 2.6g 4%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 5%

Cholesterol: 12.7mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 50.7IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 2.6mcg 1%

Calcium: 4.6mg 1%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 3.8mg 1%

Potassium: 49.2mg 1%

Sodium: 97.4mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 23.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.