Moroccan Meatballs with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Bring the flavor of the Mediterranean to your party with these flavorful and tender meatballs!
Ingredients
- Cucumber Yogurt
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped seedless cucumber
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) fresh lime juice
- 1/8 tsp (.5 mL) each salt and sugar
- Meatballs
- 1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground lamb, lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 small finely chopped red onion (1/4 cup/50 mL)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) curry powder
- 1/8 tsp (.5 mL) each cayenne pepper, chili powder and ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (400-450°F/200-230°C).
- Combine all the cucumber yogurt ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
- For the meatballs, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently until thoroughly combined. Using the Large Scoop, shape the meat mixture into 12 meatballs.
- Brush the Large Grill Pan with oil. Place meatballs in pan.
- Grill meatballs, covered, for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C (for well-done). Remove from the grill.
- Serve the meatballs with Cucumber Yogurt. Serve in split pita pockets, naan bread, or lettuce wraps.
Yield:
- 12 meatballs
6 servings of 2 meatballs about 2 1/2 tbsp ( 37 mL) sauce
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 250, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g
Cook's Tips:
Turn plain white bread into bread crumbs. Just process 1-2 slices of firm white bread into the Manual Food Processor.
Cucumber yogurt is a creamy cool condiment that is often paired with spicy Middle Eastern foods.