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One Pot Za’atar Turkey Meatballs and Couscous

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Keep the dishes to a minimum in this delicious one pot za’atar turkey meatballs and couscous recipe. A full meal in one pot with the perfect balance of protein, carbs, fat and exceptional flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (94%)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp za’atar + more for sprinkling on top
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup pearled couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock (or other stock)
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Tahini drizzle:

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • juice 1/2 lemon
  • 1 garlic glove, minced
  • salt + pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine ground turkey, egg, garlic cloves, grated white onion, breadcrumbs, za’atar, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
  3. Roll your meatball mixture into roughly 16 golf ball sized meatballs.
  4. Add meatballs to skillet (you may need to do this in 2 batches) and cook until browned on all sides (roughly 5-6 minutes). You’re only browning your meatballs so don’t worry if they’re not cooked all the way through.
  5. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
  6. Add chopped white onion, garlic clove and cauliflower florets to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  7. Add in pearled couscous and chicken stock and bring mixture to a boil.
  8. Once boiling, lower heat to a simmer and nestle in meatballs on top.
  9. Cover skillet or pot and cook until all water is absorbed (10-12 minutes).
  10. While dish is cooking combine all ingredients for tahini drizzle in a small bowl. Add water to thin out drizzle.
  11. Once all water has been absorbed, remove lid and drizzle with tahini drizzle.
  12. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and additional za’atar as desired.
  13. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days. See instructions above for storage and reheating.

Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/turkey-meatballs-and-couscous/