One-Pot Za'atar Meatballs and Quinoa
Ingredients
Za'atar Seasoning
-
1
tablespoon
fennel seeds
-
1
tablespoon
cumin seeds
-
1
teaspoon
coriander seeds
-
1
tablespoon
dried thyme
-
½
tablespoon
oregano
-
2
teaspoons
marjoram
-
1
tablespoon
ground sumac
-
2
teaspoons
kosher salt
-
1
teaspoon
granulated garlic
-
2
teaspoons
brown sugar
-
1
tablespoon
white sesame seeds
Meatballs
-
½
lb.
ground turkey
-
½
lb.
ground pork
-
¼
cup
bread crumbs
-
1
large
egg
-
1
medium
carrot, grated
-
¼
large
white onion, grated
-
2
cloves
garlic, minced
-
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh parsley
-
1
tablespoon
za'atar seasoning
-
1.5
tablespoons
olive oil
Skillet
-
½
large
white onion, minced
-
3
cloves
garlic, minced
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
-
2
medium
carrots, sliced
-
2
cups
cauliflower, chopped
-
2
teaspoons
za'atar seasoning
-
1
cup
white quinoa
-
2.5
cups
chicken broth
-
2
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
Yogurt Topping
-
½
cup
nonfat Greek yogurt
-
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
2
teaspoons
olive oil
-
1
zest
lemon
Garnish
-
1
teaspoon
za'atar seasoning
-
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh parsley
-
2
tablespoons
minced red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the za'atar seasoning by grinding the seeds and mixing with the other spices.
- Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly, then form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes, then remove from skillet.
- Deglaze the skillet with some chicken broth, then sauté the onion and garlic.
- Add the carrots, cauliflower, and za'atar seasoning, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Toast the quinoa in the skillet, then add broth and lemon juice, bringing to a boil.
- Add the meatballs back to the skillet, cover, and simmer until quinoa is cooked.
- Mix Greek yogurt with lemon zest and garlic for the topping.
- Serve the dish topped with the yogurt sauce and garnish with herbs and onions.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
354
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
22g
Total protein
26g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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