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Sheet Pan Cumin Meatballs and Cauliflower

Adapted from Rachael Ray Magazine

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 pound ground lamb or beef
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
For Serving
  • whole-wheat couscous cooked
  • homemade Tzatziki sauce
  • fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into small 1" pieces, discarding the thick stems. Toss on a baking sheet with olive oil, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and black pepper and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, coriander, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper until well combined. Form into 1 1/2 to 2" meatballs and nestle between the cauliflower on the baking sheet. 
  4. Bake until the meatballs are browned and cooked all the way through (no longer pink in the middle) and the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork, about 14 to 16 minutes. 
  5. Serve warm with whole-wheat couscous and tzatziki sauce.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible. Omit tzatziki sauce to make dairy-free.
  • Nutrition Facts Sheet Pan Cumin Meatballs and Cauliflower Amount Per Serving Calories 431 Calories from Fat 288 % Daily Value* Fat 32g49%Saturated Fat 13g81%Cholesterol 124mg41%Sodium 600mg26%Potassium 725mg21%Carbohydrates 14g5%Fiber 4g17%Sugar 3g3%Protein 24g48% Vitamin A 155IU3%Vitamin C 73.9mg90%Calcium 75mg8%Iron 4mg22% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 431
  • Calories from Fat 288
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 32g
  • 49%
  • Saturated Fat 13g
  • 81%
  • Cholesterol 124mg
  • 41%
  • Sodium 600mg
  • 26%
  • Potassium 725mg
  • 21%
  • Carbohydrates 14g
  • 5%
  • Fiber 4g
  • 17%
  • Sugar 3g
  • 3%
  • Protein 24g
  • 48%
  • Vitamin A 155IU
  • 3%
  • Vitamin C 73.9mg
  • 90%
  • Calcium 75mg
  • 8%
  • Iron 4mg
  • 22%