Mediterranean Meatballs & Couscous

Recipe Directions

1. For best results, take the pork out of the refrigerator 10 minutes before starting to cook. If you skip this step, you may need to cook the meatballs longer than this recipe card indicates. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
2. Place a small saucepot over high heat. Pour 1/2 cup of water (for each serving you are preparing) into the pot. Add a pinch of salt and bring the water up to a boil.
3. Open the package of pork (a) and place on a plate. Divide the meat into equal portions and roll into a meatball, approximately the size of a golf ball. (You will have enough pork to make 2 meatballs per serving). Season with a small pinch of salt and pepper.;Heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. When the pan has warmed up, add 1 tbsp of olive oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Place the pork meatballs in the pan and sear for 3 minutes, then use tongs to turn them over and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
4. As soon as the water is boiling, add the couscous (b) to the pot and stir with a wooden spoon. Turn the heat off and cover with a lid. (If you do not have a lid, use aluminum foil or a plate). Place the covered pot on the back burner over no heat while you prepare the rest of the dish.
5. After searing both sides, place the pan of meatballs in your 350 degree oven. Bake for 5 minutes.
6. While the meatballs are in the oven, place the tomatoes (c) on a cutting board. Slice the tomatoes into quarters and set aside.
7. Returning to the pot of couscous, remove the lid and add 1 tsp (per serving) of extra virgin olive oil. Use a fork to fluff the couscous and incorporate the oil. Add the sliced tomatoes and harissa dressing (d) to the pot. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently mix with a wooden spoon to incorporate the ingredients together.
8. When the meatballs have finished baking, remove from the oven and place on a plate to rest.
9. Place the arugula (e) on your serving plates. Top with the couscous and tomato mixture. Serve the meatballs on top. Drizzle cucumber yogurt dressing (f) over everything.