Sheet Pan Lamb Meatballs

Recipe by Fran Allen

Ingredients

14

Time

40m

Serves

4

Hearty, flavourful and satisfying and loaded with veggies this sheet pan dinner makes the perfect low carb meal for a busy weeknight. Enjoy on it’s own or dress up with a quick salad on the side.

Gluten-Free

Dinner

Meal Prep

Ingredients

1lb

Lean Ground Lamb

1/2tsp

Aleppo Pepper

1/2tsp

Cumin

1tsp

Za'atar

1large

Large Eggs

1pint

Cherry Tomatoes

1med

Red Onion

2Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

2Tbsp

Tahini

1Tbsp

Lemon Juice

1tsp

Sumac

1/2tsp

Sea Salt

1/2cup

Cold Water

1/4cup

Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1

Heat broiler and place top oven rack below heat source.

2

In a large bowl, combine lamb, spices and egg until well combined. Shape mixture into small meatballs and place them on a non-stick baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Broil meatballs for about 10 minutes, flipping once until they’ve browned on both sides.

3

Once browned, add cauliflower, tomatoes sliced lemon and onions to the same sheet pan with the lamb, along with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil (or as needed to generously coat) and kosher salt to taste. Toss well and spread cauliflower in a single, even layer. Return pan to broiler, and broil cauliflower for 3 to 6 minutes, stirring once or twice, or until tender and caramelized.

4

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together tahini, lemon juice, water salt and sumac until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

5

To serve, place the cauliflower and meatballs on a large serving dish, and scatter the parsley leaves. Serve with tahini sauce drizzled over and enjoy!

6

Feel free to substitute 1 lb of lean ground beef for ground lamb.

More Recipes by Fran Allen

Fran Allen, CNP is a non-diet certified Holistic Nutritionist based in Toronto. Her work focuses on intuitive eating, achieving health at every size and dismantling diet culture. She uses her years of professional culinary experience to make meals fun, easy and satisfying.

Other Recipes You Might Like
Group
Subscribe for updates

By clicking "submit", you’re consenting to our email newsletter with cooking content and information on products. You may withdraw your consent at any time.