Description

A flavorful and easy-to-make meal featuring kofta meatballs, roasted vegetables, and a vibrant green tahini sauce, all cooked together on a single sheet pan.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef or lamb
1 small onion, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil, for roasting
1 zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
2 tbsp water
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp ground cumin (for sauce)
Salt, to taste (for sauce)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, grated onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Arrange the chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes around the meatballs on the sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Roast the sheet pan in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
While the meatballs and vegetables are roasting, prepare the green tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, water, cilantro, cumin, and salt. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
Once the meatballs are done, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Drizzle the green tahini sauce over the meatballs and vegetables.
Serve warm, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, marinate the meatballs in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
You can substitute the vegetables with others like eggplant, carrots, or sweet potatoes based on availability.
If you prefer a spicier dish, add chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture or tahini sauce.
To make the dish gluten-free, substitute the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 80mg