Algerian-style Meatballs with Chickpeas - Baltimore Simple Cooking w/ Heart Kitchen Cook with a Doc

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and quicker to cook.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier whole grain alternative.

Chop an onion and garlic finely.

Mix turkey meat with chickpeas in a bowl.

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley to the meat mixture.

Season with cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.

Form the mixture into meatballs.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Pan-fry meatballs until browned on all sides.

Transfer meatballs to a baking dish and pour tomato sauce over them.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens