Ingredients
Mediterranean Meatballs:
- Parsley - 1/2 bunch , chopped
- Red onion - 1/2 , diced
- Sundried tomatoes - 1/4 cup , chopped
- Ground meat - 1 lb ((turkey, pork, chicken will all work))
- Oregano - 1 tsp + 1/4 tsp
- Almond meal - 1/2 to 3/4 cup
- Crushed garlic - 1 Tbsp
- Salt - 3/4 tsp
- Pepper - 1/4 tsp
- Cucumbers - 1/2 lb , chopped
- Tomatoes - 1 , chopped
- Lemon juice - 2 Tbsp
- Olive oil - 4 Tbsp
- Spinach - 1/4 lb
Prep
- Parsley / Red onion / Sundried tomatoes - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Make meatballs - Mix together ground meat with parsley, onions, sundried tomatoes, first part of oregano, almond meal (start with less and add more if filling is too wet to form into a meatball), crushed garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 1 1/2" (3.75 cm) wide meatballs. Place meatballs onto a cooling rack that's been placed into a sheet pan. Cover and refrigerate if not making immediately. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
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Make
- Preheat oven to 400F (204C) degrees.
- Place meatballs into top rack of the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until temperature reaches 165F (74C) degrees. Any fat will drip through the cooling rack onto the sheet pan.
- While meatballs are cooking, slice cucumbers and tomatoes. Mix lemon juice, second part of oregano, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, and spinach with dressing.
- Enjoy meatballs with salad on the side.
- If you're making tomorrow night's dinner, you can get a head start on marinating.
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