Honey-Harissa Lamb Bowl

There are recipes that work… and then there are recipes that become a household staple.

This bowl is the latter.

I’ve been in my “fresh but flavorful” era lately — craving meals that hit with citrus, herbs, crunch, and color, without feeling heavy. Something comforting enough for weeknights, but pretty enough to post on Instagram without even trying.

Enter: The Honey-Harissa Lamb Bowl.

A bright, bold, restaurant-style bowl built around juicy lamb meatballs, lemon-herb orzo, roasted tomatoes, a creamy feta whip, and a honey-harissa drizzle that ties everything together.

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Honey-Harissa Lamb Bowl Recipe

Servings: 3

Lamb Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp coriander

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp mint, chopped

• 1–2 tsp harissa (optional for heat)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 egg

• ⅓ cup panko

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Combine all ingredients gently — don’t overmix.

3. Roll into meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.

4. Bake 12–15 minutes, then broil 1–2 minutes for color.

Lemon–Herb Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo

• 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Juice + zest of 1 lemon

• ¼ cup parsley

• Pinch of salt

• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook orzo in broth until tender.

2. Toss with olive oil, lemon, parsley, salt + pepper.

3. Set aside — warm or room temp both work beautifully.

Roasted Tomatoes & Onions

Ingredients

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Pinch of salt

• Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

Roast at 425°F for 12–15 minutes until blistered and caramelized.

Feta–Lemon Whip

Ingredients

• ½ cup feta

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove

• Black pepper

Instructions

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Honey–Harissa Drizzle

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp harissa

• ½ tsp warm water

Instructions

Mix ingredients until the texture loosens into a drizzle.

Crispy Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 can of chickpeas, dried

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Roast chickpeas at 425°F for 20–25 minutes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

Fresh Toppings (optional)

• Arugula

• Cucumber

• Pickled red onions

• Extra mint + parsley

• Lemon wedges