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Shakshouka with Turkey Meatballs

This Middle Eastern dish has got to be one of my main mid-week, go-to recipes. Hardly any carbs but still very filling.

Total Time

45min

4.6

17 Ratings

Author: Jenessa's Dinners

Servings:

Ingredients

•

1 lb

Ground Turkey

•

1 cup

Canned Chickpeas

•

1/2

Onion , diced

•

4 cloves

Garlic , minced

•

4 Tbsp

Fresh Parsley

•

2 Tbsp

Tahini

•

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

•

1 tsp

Ground Coriander

•

as needed

Paprika

•

as needed

Ground Ginger

•

as needed

Cayenne Pepper

•

as needed

Ground Allspice

•

as needed

Ground Cinnamon

•

1/8

Lemon , zested

•

Roma Tomatoes

or Plum Tomatoes

•

1 can
(28 oz)

Whole Peeled Tomatoes

•

1 cup

Chicken Stock

•

1 cup

Polenta

(optional)

•

Eggs

Cooking Instructions

Mix together the Ground Turkey (1 lb) , Canned Chickpeas (1 cup) , Onion (1/2) , Garlic (4 cloves) , Fresh Parsley (4 Tbsp) , Tahini (2 Tbsp) , Ground Cumin (1 tsp) , Ground Coriander (1 tsp) , Paprika (as needed) , Ground Ginger (as needed) , Cayenne Pepper (as needed) , Ground Allspice (as needed) , Ground Cinnamon (as needed) , and zest from Lemon (1/8) .

As you mix, crush the garbanzo beans. Form into 2"-3" meatballs.

Brown the meatballs in an oiled pan over high heat. The goal is to add a crust to the meatballs, but no need to cook them through right now. Turn every few minutes so brown all sides.

Turn down to medium-high heat and add the Roma Tomatoes (2) . Allow to soften for a few minutes, and then add the Whole Peeled Tomatoes (1 can) and Chicken Stock (1 cup) . This should almost completely cover the meatballs.

Bring to a simmer, and then partially cover and allow to cook/reduce for about 20-30 minutes. This is a good time to prepare the Polenta (1 cup) if using. Prepare it according to the package's instructions.

When it is ready for serving, crack the Eggs (4) over the meatballs. Make sure not to break the yolks. Cover again and cook until the eggs are poached, with a runny yolk.

Serve as is, topped with chopped parsley and a spritz of lemon juice, or over a serving of creamy polenta.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

412

FAT

16.7 g

PROTEIN

36.1 g

CARBS

28.8 g