Merguez Meatballs
These meatballs use spicy harissa and seeds. They taste like merguez sausage.
You can eat them with a salad. They also taste good over couscous.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 6, 2026Share
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Description
These meatballs use spicy harissa and seeds. They taste like merguez sausage.
You can eat them with a salad. They also taste good over couscous.
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Ingredients 8
0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
0.5 teaspoon coriander seeds
0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons harissa paste
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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1
Heat cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds in a pan for 1 to 2 minutes. Grind them into a powder using a mortar and pestle.
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2
Mix the ground seeds, lamb, harissa, garlic, salt, and paprika in a bowl. Put the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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3
Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put parchment paper on a baking sheet.
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4
Make 1 inch balls with the meat and put them on the sheet.
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5
Bake for 11 to 12 minutes. The inside must reach 160 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 39 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 3g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 13mg
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Sodium 97mg
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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