February 23, 2021
Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper and Tahini Cream
These meatballs are packed with Middle Eastern flavors and lightened up with turkey though you could easily use pork, beef, lamb, or a combination. Drizzle with a creamy tahini and roasted red bell pepper sauce and serve with a side salad for a light yet flavorful meal. I like to serve this with cucumber ribbons dressed with a pomegranate or balsamic reduction.
Servings: 2
Calories: 467kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1/4 yellow onion minced
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef, pork, lamb, or combination
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup pork panko or almond flour
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste optional but adds umami, can substitute 1/4 cup parmesan cheese or omit
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon gelatin helps keep the meatball juicy
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (or grease a glass baking dish). Set aside.
- Heat the oil and onions over medium high heat in a small pan and cook until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine the remaining meatball ingredients in a large bowl and stir together. Add cooled onions, and mix until evenly combined. Roll into 1-inch meatballs and placed onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes, or until cooked through (cut one in half to test it).
- While the meatballs cook, prepare the sauce. Combine all ingredients in a high power blender and process until completely smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water as desired. Season to taste with salt.
- Serve meatballs with sauce drizzled over top and with plenty of fresh herbs.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper and Tahini Cream
Amount per Serving
Calories
467
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
216
mg
72
%
Sodium
1529
mg
66
%
Potassium
871
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
66
g
132
%
Vitamin A
302
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
102
mg
10
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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