Name: Lamb Kufta Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Armenian
Ingredients: Hummus; Greek yogurt; Pita bread, warmed; 2 cups cooked and cooled pearl couscous; 1 cup sliced cucumbers; 1/2 cup sliced radishes; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons diced red onion; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 cup peeled and diced onion; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp. ground paprika; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp. allspice; 1 lb ground lamb

Armenian

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Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with non-stick cooking spray. Set side.

Add the onion, garlic, parsley and cilantro to the bowl of your food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until finely minced. Then transfer to a medium bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, milk, olive oil and all the spices. Stir to combine and moisten the breadcrumbs and spices. Then add the ground lamb and use your hands to mix until everything is very well combined.

Scoop out the kufta mixture out into 1 1/2 tablespoon portions (I like using a medium trigger scoop) and roll each portion into ball. Place the balls on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly. You should have 18 kuftas. Transfer the baking sheet to your preheated oven and bake the kuftas for 18-20 minutes. Remove and cover to keep warm.

While the kuftas bake, make the couscous salad. Add the couscous, cucumbers, radishes, parsley and red onion to a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Then pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss to coat. Set aside.

To serve, spoon some of the couscous salad into bowls. Add 1-2 tablespoons of hummus and Greek yogurt. Then top with the kuftas. Serve with warmed pita bread.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Lamb Kufta Bowls

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