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Harissa Chicken Meatballs

These Harissa Chicken Meatballs are a fun twist on meatballs. Plus, they’re low- carb, grain-free, and gluten-free since I use cauliflower rice instead of breadcrumbs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup frozen riced cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup packed chopped parsley
  • 3 large peeled garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 large egg
  • Olive-oil cooking spray
  • 2 jars (10 oz each prepared mild harissa sauce (I love Mina Harissa))

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken in a large mixing bowl, break- up slightly. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and smoked paprika.
  2. Add frozen cauliflower, parsley, onion, garlic, and egg and mix just until ingredients are combined.  Avoid over-mixing. Divide chicken mixture into 16 portions ( about 1 1/4 ounce each); gently shape into balls.
  3. Heat a heavy-duty non-stick large skillet (with tall sides) over medium-high heat.
  4. Spray with olive oil cooking spray, add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally to brown on all sides, about 6 minutes.
  5. Pour in harissa and allow mixture to reach a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

Notes

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days. Freeze up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4meatballs with 1/2 cup sauce Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 12.5g (4%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 20.5g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 142.5mg (48%) Sodium 1520mg (63%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Serving 4meatballs with 1/2 cup sauce
Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 12.5g 4%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 20.5g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 142.5mg 48%
Sodium 1520mg 63%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.