Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil, for drizzling
For the Avocado Cream:
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and seeded
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Water, as needed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Marinated Veggies:
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot or red onion
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To Serve:
- Feta cheese, cut into chunks or wedges
- Cooked rice, couscous, or veggie rice
- Lemon wedges
- Additional fresh dill, optional
Instructions
For the Meatballs:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- To a large bowl, add all the ingredients except the meat and the egg. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning, as needed (if it tastes a little over-seasoned at this point, that’s OK. The egg and meat still need to go in). Mix in the egg and meat until everything is combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and then bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crisp on the outside.
For the Avocado Cream:
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse to combine.
- With the machine running, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time or until the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
For the Marinated Veggies:
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stirring well to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
To Serve:
- To each bowl, add a large dollop of the avocado cream and spread it on the bottom of the bowl.
- Top with your grain/veggie rice of choice, the meatballs, marinated veggies, and a wedge of feta cheese.
- Spritz with lemon juice, sprinkle with fresh dill, and serve while the meatballs are warm. Serve with the remaining avocado cream on the side.