Mediterranean Meatballs with Hummus and Roasted Vegetables
A simple and quick weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
What you will need
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Egg
12 oz. Brocolli Florets
14 oz. can Garbanzo Bean
8 oz. Hummus
6 pieces Pita
Salt
Black Pepper
Olive Oil
Parchment Paper
(Nutritional facts 160 calories, 8.75 g fat, 9 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, 99 mg cholesterol, 546 mg sodium)How to cook
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Preheat oven to 450°F
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Gather the ingredients.
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Place the salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
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Add the paprika.
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Add the cumin.
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Toss in the breadcrumbs.
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Add the ground beef.
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Add the egg.
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Mix the meat thoroughly, but don't over mix it or the texture of the meatballs may suffer.
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![shoot for a little over 1" in diameter, but they don't need to be perfect. If you're picky about uniformity, use a heaping tablespoon to portion the balls before rolling.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8798397-1623970708022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Pinch off portions and roll between your palms to form meatballs. I like to shoot for a little over 1" in diameter, but they don't need to be perfect. If you're picky about uniformity, use a heaping tablespoon to portion the balls before rolling.
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Dump the can of beans into a strainer to strain. Discard the packing liquid.
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Combine the garbanzo beans and broccoli florets in a large mixing bowl.
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Add some salt and pepper to taste.
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Coat with a slick of olive oil. Maybe 2-3 Tbsp worth.
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Line a full baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread the chickpeas and broccoli out in an even layer on the baking sheet.
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Arrange the meatballs on top of the vegetables.
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Place the tray in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
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