Obviously, the foods that we consume impact our general health and wellbeing, but is eating healthy restricted to fruits and vegetables? The answer, in my opinion, is no. It’s all about a healthy balance of ingredients from all food groups. Well, this meatball recipe is a great example with meat, herbs, spices, and tomatoes. Moroccan meatballs. These are loaded with classic Moroccan seasoning and served with the delicious tomato based sauce. Onions, garlic, egg, spices and herbs add flavor to the meatballs as well as the sauce. Brown the meatballs before cooking in the sauce to keep them juicy and moist. You can even bake the meatballs to save time. Add a side of traditional couscous , pasta or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Moroccan Meatballs Recipe
Meatballs – Ground lamb or beef are perfect to make these meatballs. The meat is flavored with Moroccan spices that includes ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika and turmeric. Apart from these spices, you’ll also need onions, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, and herbs. With herbs, I opted for a flavorful combo of coriander (cilantro) and mint leaves. Mix all the ingredients and then cook the meatballs until they are browned on all sides.
The sauce – It’s also spiced with Moroccan seasoning alongside onions and tomato passata that contribute to the richness of the sauce. To make this, start with sauteing some onions and garlic. When the onions are soft and garlic is fragrant, you can add the spices. At this stage, make sure the pan is over low heat. Cook this mixture for another 5 minutes before adding in the meatballs. While cooking, they turn soft and juicy making the most delicious meatballs.
Serve – Obviously , the most traditional way to serve these meatballs is with couscous or in pita bread. The second option is the undeniable combo of meatballs and pasta. Mashed potatoes with sautéed asparagus or green beans, rice, or even naan tastes amazing with this dish.
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You can substitute tomato passata with canned tomatoesTraditionally, these meatballs are served with couscous
