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Harissa-spiced meatballs with houmous and pomegranate seeds

Published: 6 Nov 19
Updated: 9 Oct 24

We’ve given turkey meatballs a spicy update with the addition of harissa paste. Serve with fluffy couscous and sprinkle with pine nuts and pomegranate seeds, if you like.

Looking for a classic meatball recipe? Take a look at these beef meatballs in tomato sauce.

Easy
October 2019

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Hands-on time 30 min

We’ve given turkey meatballs a spicy update with the addition of harissa paste. Serve with fluffy couscous and sprinkle with pine nuts and pomegranate seeds, if you like.

Looking for a classic meatball recipe? Take a look at these beef meatballs in tomato sauce.

Nutrition: For 4

Calories: 553kcals
Fat: 19.7g (2g saturated)
Protein: 39.3g
Carbohydrates: 52.1g
Fibre: 5.2g
Salt: 1g

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Ingredients

500g turkey mince
1 tbsp harissa paste
2 banana shallots
1 garlic clove
40g fresh breadcrumbs
1 medium free-range egg
200g couscous
200ml boiling water
100g smooth houmous
40g toasted pine nuts
A handful of soft herbs
100g pomegranate seeds

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Method

In a bowl, mix 500g turkey mince, 1 tbsp harissa paste, 2 chopped banana shallots, 1 crushed garlic clove, 40g fresh breadcrumbs and 1 medium free-range egg with salt and pepper. Shape into 16 meatballs.
Heat a splash of oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then fry the meatballs for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile, put 200g couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour over 200ml boiling water. Put a plate on top of the bowl and set aside for 5 minutes, then fluff up with a fork.

Spoon the couscous onto a platter, top with the meatballs then drizzle with 100g smooth houmous. Sprinkle with 40g toasted pine nuts, a handful of fresh soft herbs and 100g pomegranate seeds, if you like.