Turkish Baharat Meatballs with Lentil Pilaf
Basic Information
- Servings: 8
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 71.50
- Health score: 18.00
- Weight Watcher points: 15.00
Summary
Turkish Baharat Meatballs with Lentil Pilaf takes approximately 45 minutes from beginning to end. This dairy free recipe serves 8 and costs $1.65 per serving. One serving contains 519 calories, 18g of protein, and 27g of fat. 7 people were impressed by this recipe. Only a few people really liked this main course. A mixture of ground pepper, lentils, ground cinnamon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is brought to you by Foodista. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 68%. Similar recipes are Turkish Vegan Lentil Meatballs, Turkish Pilaf, and Savory Turkish Pilaf.
Ingredients
rasher bacon1
baharat spice mix1 tsp
basmati rice1.5 cups
pepper0.5 tsp
canned tomatoes1 can
courgette1 small
cumin0.5 tsp
savoury2 Tbs
egg1
flour0.5 cup
garlic1 clove- garlic2 cloves
cardamom pods4
ground cinnamon2 tsp- ground cumin4 tsp
ground nutmeg2 tsp- ground pepper2 Tbs
lentils0.5 cup
beef mince400 g
mint4 tsp
mushrooms2 large
olive oil8 servings
onion1
capsicum1
salt0.5 tsp- salt1 pinch
- salt1 tsp
water3 cups
Instructions
Step 1
Place onion, capsicum and garlic in a medium-large saucepan with some olive oil to saute for 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add mushrooms and courgette, stir.
Step 3
Add the tomatoes and the spices, cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.meanwhile combine all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix until smooth.Using a tablespoon, scoop out a measure of meat and roll into a ball with your hands. Repeat until youve used all the meat.
Step 4
Place the meatballs in the saucepan, then cover and leave to simmer for about 15 minutes. Just before youre ready to serve, uncover the saucepan and increase the heat to reduce the sauce to the desired thickness.For the lentil pilaf bring the water to boil, then add the remaining ingredients, stir, cover and reduce heat to low. Allow to cook for at least 20 minutes before lifting the lid to check consistency. When done, all the liquid should have been absorbed by the rice/lentils, which should be soft.
Step 5
Serve the meatballs and the sauce on a bed of the lentil rice with a big dollop of yoghurt.
Categories
Dish Types: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: dairy free