
One-Pot Za'atar Meatballs and Quinoa
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Homemade za'atar-seasoned turkey and pork meatballs are cooked with quinoa and roasted cauliflower in a single skillet. The za'atar blend brings warm, complex spice and sesame notes, while the meatballs stay moist and flavorful. A modern weeknight dinner that doubles as excellent leftovers.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ tablespoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons marjoram
- 1 tablespoon ground sumac
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- ½ lb. Ground turkey
- ½ lb. Ground pork
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium carrot (grated)
- ¼ large white onion (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoons za’atar seasoning (from above)
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ large white onion (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 medium carrots (sliced into ½-inch half moons)
- 2 cups cauliflower (chopped into small chunks)
- 2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning
- 1 cup white quinoa
- 2.5 cups chicken broth (separated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning for garnish
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 50M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 1409mg
- Total sugar
- 5g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 485mg
- Calcium
- 137mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1409MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
