---
title: Harissa Lamb Meatballs
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/harissa-lamb-meatballs-558c716bfd2cb9b5698b4568
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags: []
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1500
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
nutrition:
  calories: 717
  protein: 33
  fat: 40
  carbohydrates: 62
  fiber: 8
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Grain%20Recipes/Bulgur/harissa-lamb-meatballs.avif"
---

![Step 1](step-1.jpg)
Preheat oven 400 degrees (200c). Halve, peel, and finely dice the @yellow onion{1%unit}. Mince or grate the @garlic{2%clove}(divided). Mince the @oregano{1%sprig} and @mint{1%sprig}(divided). Halve the @lemon{1%unit}. Using a #peeler{}, shave the @zucchini{1%unit} into ribbons lengthwise, rotating as necessary. Discard the seedy core.

Bring @water{1%cup} and the @veggie stock concentrate{1%unit} to a boil in a #small pot{}. Toss the zucchini ribbons in a #bowl{} with the juice of one lemon half. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}. Once the water is boiling, add the @bulgur wheat{½%cup}, cover, and reduce to a simmer for ~{12%minutes}, until tender. Keep covered until the rest of the meal is ready.

Meanwhile, heat @olive oil{2.5%tbsp}(divided; use ½ tablespoon here) in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add ½ the @spinach{5%ounce}(total) to the pan and cook, tossing, ~{2-3%minutes}, until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

![Step 4](step-4.jpg)
Let spinach cool slightly, then finely chop. In a #medium bowl{}, combine the @ground lamb{8%ounce}, cooked spinach, @panko breadcrumbs{¼%cup}, onion, oregano, half the garlic, half the mint, @harissa powder{1%tbsp}(divided; use 1 teaspoon or less to taste, it's spicy!), and a large pinch of salt and pepper.

![Step 5](step-5.jpg)
Form lamb mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a lightly oiled #baking sheet{}. Place in the oven for ~{10-12%minutes}, until cooked through.

![Step 6](step-6.jpg)
Meanwhile, make the spiced yogurt sauce: in a #small bowl{}, mix together the @yogurt{2%ounce}, remaining mint, remaining garlic, harissa (to taste), and a squeeze of lemon. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss the marinated zucchini ribbons in a #large bowl{} with the remaining spinach, a squeeze of lemon, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve the meatballs atop the bulgur, drizzled with spiced yogurt sauce. Plate the spinach and zucchini salad to the side. Enjoy!