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One-Pot Za'atar Meatballs and Quinoa

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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

  1. Prepare the za'atar seasoning by grinding the seeds and mixing with the other spices.
  2. Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly, then form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  3. Brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes, then remove from skillet.
  4. Deglaze the skillet with some chicken broth, then sauté the onion and garlic.
  5. Add the carrots, cauliflower, and za'atar seasoning, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Toast the quinoa in the skillet, then add broth and lemon juice, bringing to a boil.
  7. Add the meatballs back to the skillet, cover, and simmer until quinoa is cooked.
  8. Mix Greek yogurt with lemon zest and garlic for the topping.
  9. 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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