Moroccan Turkey Meatballs
If you want to add more dairy free recipes to your recipe box, Moroccan Turkey Meatballs might be a recipe you should try. For $3.74 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. One serving contains 428 calories, 38g of protein, and 14g of fat. 426 people were impressed by this recipe. A mixture of olive oil, whole wheat couscous, canned tomatoes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is brought to you by The Law Students Wife. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 94%, this dish is awesome. Users who liked this recipe also liked Slow-Cooker Moroccan Turkey Meatballs, Moroccan turkey meatballs with citrus couscous, and Chicken or Turkey Meatballs (Moroccan Style).
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 25 minutes
Cooking duration: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 (14-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3/4 cup chicken stock, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Prepared whole wheat couscous, for serving
1 yellow onion, diced
Equipment:
baking sheet
bowl
aluminum foil
oven
frying pan
sauce pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Prepare the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the onion and cook until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook for 1 more minute. Add the chicken stock, canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, red pepper, and cinnamon. Let simmer 8 minutes. Stir in the golden raisins.Prepare the meatballs: Place rack in center of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil, then set a baking rack on top. Lightly coat with cooking spray and set aside.In a medium bowl, lightly combine the turkey, parsley, breadcrumbs, ginger, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add the olive oil and eggs, combining lightly with a fork and being careful not to compact the meat. Roll the meatballs into 1-inch balls (about 28 balls total), then arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil (or coat with additional cooking spray), and bake until cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to the skillet with the sauce, then use spoon to coat the meatballs. Serve warm with prepared couscous.
Step by step:
Let simmer 8 minutes. Stir in the golden raisins.Prepare the meatballs
1. Place rack in center of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil, then set a baking rack on top. Lightly coat with cooking spray and set aside.In a medium bowl, lightly combine the turkey, parsley, breadcrumbs, ginger, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the olive oil and eggs, combining lightly with a fork and being careful not to compact the meat.
3. Roll the meatballs into 1-inch balls (about 28 balls total), then arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Drizzle lightly with olive oil (or coat with additional cooking spray), and bake until cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.
5. Transfer to the skillet with the sauce, then use spoon to coat the meatballs.
6. Serve warm with prepared couscous.
Prepare the sauce
1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the onion and cook until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Add the chicken stock, canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, red pepper, and cinnamon.
Nutrition Information:
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