Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Roasted Tomatoes
These juicy meatballs are bursting with flavour, roasted with vine tomatoes and served on a garlicky yoghurt. Great eaten with flatbreads to help mop up all the lovely juices.
LAMB MEATBALLS
650 grams lamb mince
¼ cup harissa paste
1 large egg
¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs
¼ loosely packed cup fresh chopped herbs
3 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
sea salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil for frying
ROAST TOMATOES
3 tablespoons harissa paste
500 grams vine tomatoes, halved
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
TO SERVE
2 cups Greek yoghurt
1 clove garlic, crushed
6 flatbreads, toasted
Preheat the oven to 180°C regular bake.
LAMB MEATBALLS: In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients. Roll into roughly 16 balls and place on a tray or large plate.
Heat the oil in a dutch oven or frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches until golden on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside. Don't wash the pan.
Add the harissa paste to the pan and fry for
