Moroccan Meatballs with Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas
You'll love the flavorful spices in these Moroccan meatballs and even better, tomatoes, onions, and peppers roast with the meatballs in your oven for an easy one pan dinner.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (92/8) or lean ground turkey (93/7)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup panko
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- ½ bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ lg. sweet onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (16 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- Orange wedges, for serving
- Prepared couscous, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray large rimmed baking sheet (sheet pan).
- In large bowl, combine ground meat, egg, panko, garlic, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Use hands to lightly blend together. Do not overmix.1 pound lean ground beef (92/8) or lean ground turkey (93/7), 1 large egg, lightly beaten, ⅓ cup panko, 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon salt, divided, ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
- Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, shape meat mixture into 16 to 18 balls, and arrange on prepared pan.
- In clean bowl, toss tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, and chickpeas with olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add to pan, arranging around meatballs.1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, ½ bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces, ½ lg. sweet onion, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 (16 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Roast 20 minutes, stirring once, until meatballs are done (165°F with instant read thermometer) and vegetables have softened.
- Remove from oven and stir in feta, parsley and mint. Serve with couscous and orange wedges.¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, Orange wedges, for serving, Prepared couscous, for serving
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Notes
- Nutrition information is based on a serving of 4 meatballs made with ground turkey, and vegetables. It does not include couscous.
- Make Ahead Tip: Mix and form the meatballs a day ahead. Put them in a single layer, wrap tightly or cover, and refrigerate. The veggies can be prepped ahead too.
- Meal Prep Idea: Make a double batch of the baked meatballs (without the veggies) and freeze up to three months. Add them to soups, stews, sauces, or salads.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1604IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg
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