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Moroccan Meatballs with Creamy Dipping Sauce

These Moroccan Meatballs are made with the most delicious spices and are so easy to make. Don't forget the creamy dipping sauce that adds a ton of flavor to the dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

Yogurt Dipping Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Moroccan Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup packed parsley leaves chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix all ingredients or the dipping sauce in a small bowl. Chill until ready to use.
    1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 garlic cloves, Salt and pepper, 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • Mix together all ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl, combining everything evenly with your hands. Careful not to overwork the meat.
    1 lb ground beef, 1 egg, 1/4 cup packed parsley leaves, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup almond flour
  • Form and roll into 1½ inch balls. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet, then bake for 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Serve dipping sauce on the side, or drizzled on top of the meatballs.

Notes

You can also grill these meatballs. Preheat the grill to medium high, then grill for 10-15 minutes, while turning every 2-3 minutes until they are cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 4mg