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Sheet Pan Meatballs with Chickpeas, Turmeric and Lemon

Makes
Servings: 4 to 6
Ingredients
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound (455 grams) ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup panko, or another plain, dry breadcrumb
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, hot paprika, or red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, flat-leaf parsley or mint leaves, or a mix thereof, plus more to garnish
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 3/4 of a lemon)
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • Toasted pita wedges
  • Harissa or another hot sauce
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