Recipe: Middle East Inspired Meatballs
I just love the spices of the Middle East. Sumac, a beautiful purple spice, with a tangy lemony taste goes perfectly with the piquant taste of the Yogurt sauce for these delicious meatballs. Nutmeg gives it a little spicy sweetness and Cumin some smokiness. Serve with warm pita bread and a salad, and you are sure to enjoy these meatballs with a Mid-East twist!
INGREDIENTS:
30 homemade or frozen cocktail meatballs
2 Cups Pureed Tomatoes
1/4 Cup Plain Yogurt or Sour Cream
1Tbs of my Mediterranean Spice Blend: see recipe
2 Cups Leftover Rice Pilaf or whatever kind of rice you have, you can also use Orzo.
METHOD:
Mix tomatoes and yogurt in a bowl. Place meatballs in a skillet and pour the sauce over them. Cook on high until sauce starts to boil.
Add spices to sauce. If you don’t have my spice blend, use a pinch of each – sumac, nutmeg, cumin and garlic powder. Simmer over low heat for abut 15 minutes. Add cooked rice to skillet and mix with the meatballs and sauce.
Cook another 5 minutes for rice to absorb some of the sauce.
Plate and enjoy!
Serves 4
Peter - June 7, 2007 at 12:58 pm
Mmm, mm, MMM! Look at all that sauce that’s just waiting to be mopped up with bread! We’re gonna get along fine! lol
The Leftover Queen - June 7, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Hey Peter! Yes I agree! 🙂
I must admit this is one of my favorite creations. It was so good and satisfying!
Rosa - February 26, 2008 at 11:13 am
That dish looks delicious! The sauce is so luscious and colorful! Fantastic!
Cheers,
Rosa
The Leftover Queen - February 26, 2008 at 11:33 am
It is one of our favs!
Martha Miles - April 23, 2008 at 11:33 am
I just found your website and would like to try this recipie. What is your special blend? Do you sell it made up? I have leftover gyros meat. Any ideas for how to use it up? I can only think of gyros omelettes. Thanks so much
Martha Miles