Lamb & Rosemary Meatballs with Couscous and Roasted Root Vegetables, Topped with Tzatziki.

An iron rich meal that combines rosemary-infused lamb meatballs with the earthy sweetness of roasted root vegetables, fluffy couscous, and a refreshing homemade tzatziki.

Serves 4

Ingredients

Meatballs:

• 500g lean lamb mince

• 1 small onion, finely grate

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 egg (or flax egg for a plant-based swap)

• 2 tbsp almond meal (optional, for binding)

For the Roasted Vegetables:

• 1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced

• 2 turnips, peeled and diced

• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced

• 2 beetroots, peeled and diced or a bunch of baby beets

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp dried thyme

Couscous:

• 1 cup wholegrain couscous

• 1¼ cups vegetable or chicken broth

• 1 tsp olive oil

• Pinch of salt

Tzatziki:

• ½ cup natural Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)

• ½ cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Sea salt to taste

• Fresh dill and/or mint, finely chopped (optional)

  
  
  
  

Instructions

1. Vegetables - Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss pumpkin, turnip, beetroot, and carrots in olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Spread evenly on a baking tray and roast for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and golden.

2. Meatballs: Combine lamb, onion, garlic, rosemary, cumin, salt, pepper, egg, and almond meal. Mix until just combined, and roll mixture into small meatballs. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then finish cooking in the oven for 10 minutes alongside the vegetables.

3. Couscous - Bring the broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, olive oil, and salt. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

4. Tzatziki - Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and dill in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.

5. Assemble the Dish - Place a serving of couscous on each plate. Arrange roasted vegetables next to couscous. Place meatballs ontop of couscous. Drizzle or dollop with tzatziki.

   
   

To Note

Lamb - provides protein, iron, and zinc - essential for energy and immune support.

Roasted root vegetables - grounding, high in fibre, and full of phytonutrients.

Tzatziki - adds a fresh probiotic boost when made with yogurt, supporting gut health.