An enormous heartfelt thanks for the messages of support following thenews of Dozers condition.
Stuff into warmflatbreads, makecouscousorricebowls, or serve withroasted cauliflowerfor a substantial low-carb salad meal!
Its because Im a little fussy about them.
Tahini sauce
Which is fine every now and then.
But I get bored quickly.
But this meatball tray bake?Anything but boring!
All baked on the same tray.
The smell when this is in the oven is incredible!!
Signature Middle Eastern spice.
Stuff in warm pita breads, make rice or couscous bowls or a big low-carb warm salad!
Ingredients
Heres what you better make this tray bake dinner.
Kofta meatballs
These are the same ingredients used in skeweredlamb koftas.
Also, the onion juices just make the meatballs tastier!
Panko breadcrumbs Adds bulk and absorbs moisture so the mixture isnt too wet to form meatballs.
Panko breadcrumbs are easy to find these days in the Asian and breadcrumb aisle of grocery stores.
Tahini sauce
Garlic Very rare to find savoury dishes on my website that dont involve garlic!
These meatballs are mildly spicy so feel free to reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
Coriander/cilantro For a hint of freshness and for visual purposes too.
Lemon yogurt sauce – use the sauce inthis recipe.
The vegetables
For the vegetables, you could really use any roast-able vegetables you want.
(Which is the bar to which I aim!)
I know which one Im making tonight!
Tossthe vegetables with salt, pepper and olive oil.
Mixthe lamb kofta meatball mixture in a bowl with your hands.
Mix well to ensure the spices are dispersed evenly throughout.
They are slightly on the large side to ensure they dont dry out when cooked in the oven.
PRO TIP: I use an ice cream scoop with a lever to portion out the mixture.
Then I roll the balls.
Spraythe meatballs generously with oil so they will brown in the oven.
Scatterthe vegetables around the meatballs.
How to serve baked lamb kofta meatballs
I promised you versatile, and heres proof!
Bowls(pictured above) Make bowls with a mound of steamingbasmati riceorcouscous(very on-theme!).
Warm salad Makeroasted cauliflower(without the parmesan) and pile onto a plate.
Stand back and admire the glittering pile that is your dinner that happens to be low-carb and nutrition packed!
And as I describe that cauliflower salad to you, Im kicking myself for not having shot it!
It was so, so good.
I want to share the facts but I also want to add a sprinkle of fun.
Prevent screen from sleeping
Because even in the fog of worry, therehavebeen moments of laughter!
The serious stuff
So, Im not going to lie.
Dozers post surgery recovery has been a little slower and more worrying than expected.
That combined with his lack of mobility prompted a dash to the emergency vet.
I had hoped to avoid using the chill-pills the vet prescribed for Dozer but I gave up.
Since starting him on those, he is definitely more relaxed.
Basically, peaceful sleeping Dozer means no hoarse panting which should help with the speed of recovery.
Im worried, but thinking positively.
Its only day 3 after surgery.
11 days to go.
on the lighter side….
I was using a towel sling under his belly to help support his weight. )
Check out his excellent squatting action.
