Been really missing ethnic food lately and Dr. Golman is right that spices are your best friend on this program, so I got creative last night and made some moroccan meatballs, they were so good I had to share - even the kids ate them!
- 3 lbs ground turkey (I'm sure you could use another protein)
- 2½ tsp garlic powder
- 2½ tsp onion powder
- 2½ tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1½ tsp black pepper
Harissa Drizzle: 2-3 tbsp harissa seasoning, lemon juice and/ or water, mix to taste
Moisture helper (highly recommended for turkey): ¼ – ⅓ cup water mixed into meat before forming balls
- Preheat to 400°F
- Mix everything gently until just combined.
- Roll into meatballs (about golf-ball size).
- Place on parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Bake 15-18 min flipping halfway OR air fry at 380 for 10-12 min. Target internal temp of 165.
- Serve over cauliflower rice, roasted veggies, alongside broccoli and top with harissa drizzle 🤤