Merguez Meatballs and Greek Cauliflower Rice

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Servings: 4 Prep: 60 min Keto Food Processor Freezable Homestyle Stovetop Added about 1 month ago Updated about 1 month ago

Merguez Meatballs and Greek Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients

For the meatballs: 1 ½ pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon minced garlic 4 teaspoons dried parsley 1 egg 1 tablespoon paprika 1 ½ teaspoons ground fennel seeds 1 ½ teaspoons cumin ¾ teaspoon ground coriander 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup extra virgin olive oil For the cauliflower rice: 9 ounces spinach 4 cups cauliflower rice ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons chicken broth, or water 1 tablespoon dried dill 2 tablespoons lemon juice sea salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. For the meatballs: Place 1/2 of the beef in a food processor with the remaining meatball ingredients (except coconut oil).

2. Process on high until it forms a smooth paté and all the ingredients are incorporated.

3. Dump out into a large bowl and add the remaining beef, mixing by hand. You might need to run your hands under cold water to keep the mixture from sticking to you.

4. Place the bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes to allow the meat to chill; that will make meatball rolling so much easier.

5. Moisten your hands and a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon with cold water and shake to remove excess.

6. Measure a level tablespoon of beef and roll into a ball between your palms. Repeat with remaining beef.

7. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the meatballs in batches, until golden brown and cooked through.

8. For the cauliflower rice: Meanwhile, roughly chop the spinach.

9. Sauté the cauliflower rice in half the coconut oil for 4-5 minutes. Add chicken broth and steam the mixture for 2 minutes.

10. Add the remaining olive oil, chopped spinach, and dill, and cook until the greens are just wilted.

11. Drizzle lemon juice on top and stir. Add salt and pepper, according to taste.

12. Serve meatballs alongside cauliflower rice.