Mediterranean Herby Chicken Meatball Bowl
Elevate your dinner experience with the Mediterranean Herby Chicken Meatball Bowl, a vibrant dish bursting with flavor and nutrition. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, featuring succulent herby chicken meatballs, crispy chickpeas, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy yogurt sauce. Each bite is designed to impress while being customizable to fit your taste preferences. Whether you’re cooking for family or enjoying a solo meal, this bowl combines deliciousness and convenience in one delightful package.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 15 oz chickpeas
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp herbs de provence
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup dill, chopped
- 1.5 lemon zest
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.25 cup yogurt
- 1.5 cup basil, chopped
- 3/4 cup dill, chopped
- 1.5 lemon juice
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly pressed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups kale, stemmed and torn into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil and seasonings; spread on a baking sheet. In another bowl, coat sweet potato cubes with oil and spices; spread on a separate baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, egg, panko breadcrumbs, chopped shallot, green onions, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook meatballs until browned and cooked through (10-12 minutes).
- Whisk yogurt with chopped herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced jalapeño, garlic; season to taste.
- Assemble by layering kale in bowls and topping with roasted veggies and meatballs; drizzle with yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg