Lamb Meatballs, Cauliflower Tabbouleh & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs

1 lb ground lamb

1 egg beaten

1/4 cup  unflavored almond milk

3 tbsp almond flour

3 cloves garlic minced

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp cumin

1/2 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp dried oregano

2 tbsp  olive oil

Mix together all the ingredients except the oil until well combined. Cover and set it aside for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Rub a little oil on your hands, then form the meat mixture into 2 inch balls (it should make about 10 meatballs).    Lay the meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Red Pepper Hummus

1 jar of roasted red pepper

1 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds

1/2 cup tahini

1 lemon juiced

4 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic blanched, optional

1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Add all ingredients to your high speed blender or food processor. Pulse until combined, then blend on medium-high until smooth. Add a teaspoon of oil at a time if necessary to get the desired texture. 

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

5 cups cauliflower rice

1 large tomato

1/2 red onion

1 English cucumber or 2 garden cucumbers, seeded

1 cup any combination of cilantro and parsley

8-12 mint leaves 

Dice the tomato, cucumber, red onion and herbs and place in a large bowl.

Add cauliflower rice and toss with Lemon Garlic Dressing (recipe below)

Garnish with extra slices of lemon and herbs, and enjoy.

Lemon Garlic Dressing

Juice of 2 lemons + 1 tsp zest

1 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1 clove garlic minced

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Whisk all ingredients together and season to taste.

to Serve/Plate:   

Add the following (as a guide) to each bowl/plate and serve!

1- 1.5  cup romaine or mixed lettuce

1/2 c cauiflowr tabbouleh

1/4 cup Red pepper hummus

3 lamb meatballs

garnish with chopped cilantro

Recipe Source:  @Cookathomemom