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Total Time :1 hour
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS
 

  • Meatballs:
  • 1.5 pounds/680 grams ground chicken
  • 1 medium zucchini, grated
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 scallions, finely diced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil, for frying
  • Sauce:
  • cups water
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, zucchini, carrot, parsley, scallions, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, egg, olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix just until evenly incorporated.
  • Form into 20 meatballs, about 3 tablespoons each, and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  • Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Working in batches, brown the meatballs on two sides until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the celery and potatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon juice and honey, then pour in the water and bring to a simmer.
  • Return the meatballs to the pot. Cover and simmer gently until the potatoes are tender and the meatballs are cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with chopped parsley and additional lemon juice.