Couscous Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 100 g couscous (instant)
• 140 ml vegetable broth
• 400 g mixed ground meat
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 50 g Pine nuts
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped mint
• Salt
• pepper (ground)
• 500 g plant oil (for frying)
• 300 g plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp crème fraîche
• 0.5 tsp liquid honey

Instructions

1. 1.

   Place the couscous in a bowl, pour boiling vegetable broth over it and let it swell for about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and knead in the ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, and pine nuts. Fold in half of the mint and season with salt and pepper.

2. 2.

   Heat the oil in a pot. Using two tablespoons, scoop portions of the mixture and fry them in the hot oil until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Mix the yogurt with crème fraîche, honey, and mint; season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Arrange the meatballs on plates and serve with the dip.