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Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Turkey Meatballs
Oven-Roasted Turkey Meatballs
Chickpea and Spinach Stew
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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400F (205C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
2
In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix gently just until combined.
3
Roll into 1 to 1½ inch meatballs and arrange on the baking sheet.
4
Bake for 20 minutes, flip, then bake 5 more minutes until cooked through.
5
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ras el hanout and cook 1-2 minutes.
6
Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes until slightly darkened.
7
Add water, bouillon cube, soy sauce, salt, and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20-30 minutes.
8
Add spinach during the last 5 minutes, then stir in lemon juice.
9
Serve topped with meatballs, feta, parsley, and olive oil.
Notes
1
If you don't have ras el hanout, you can make a simple homemade version: stir together 1 teaspoon each ground turmeric, coriander, ginger, cumin, cardamom, and nutmeg, plus ½ teaspoon each ground aniseed, caraway seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, and black pepper. This makes about 3 tablespoons total.
2
Ras el hanout blends vary, so taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Ras el Hanout for Depth 🌶️Bloom the ras el hanout spice blend in hot olive oil for 30-60 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock its complex aromatics and prevent a raw, dusty flavor.
- Bind Meatballs with Moisture 💧Soak breadcrumbs in water or milk before mixing into ground turkey to keep meatballs juicy and tender, preventing the lean meat from becoming dense and dry.
- Don't Skip the Sear Step 🔥Brown meatballs on all sides in a separate pan before adding to the stew to develop a flavorful crust that adds depth to the final dish.
- Balance Acid and Salt at the End 🍋Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning in the final minutes—the acidity brightens the rich stew and enhances the feta's salty finish without overpowering delicate flavors.
- Wilt Spinach Strategically 🥬Add spinach in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to preserve its vibrant color and nutrients, rather than cooking it down into the stew from the beginning.
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