Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese offers a similar texture at a lower cost.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

harissa paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Red chili flakes provide heat without the added ingredients.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, combine store-bought meatballs, diced bell peppers, diced zucchini, and harissa.

Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and browned.

Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.

Serve the meatballs warm with a generous dollop of whipped feta on top.

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