Juicy and Tender Turkey Falafel Meatballs

Name: Juicy and Tender Turkey Falafel Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey or chicken; 1 large egg; ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs; 3-4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season; ½ small red onion, roughly chopped; 1 jalapeño pepper, deseeded as desired and roughly chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated; ½ cup packed cilantro tender stems & leaves; ½ cup packed parsley tender stems & leaves; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:12min

Fresh, herbaceous falafel flavor—stuffed into a juicy turkey meatball! These tender Turkey Falafel Meatballs are laced with parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and coriander—just like crispy chickpea falafel. Pan-sear until juicy and golden, then serve with tahini sauce, pickled red onions, crunchy cucumbers, and warm pita, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes or less!

Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:54:04 GMT