Merguez meatballs lectin free friendly

Inspired from the famous and delicious North African merguez sausages Lectin free, gluten free, dairy free

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix all herbs, spices, garlic, sriracha and oil together into a large bowl. Stir until it forms a paste

Step 2

Add mince to the paste and mix together with your hands until it is well combined This can be prepared in advance and kept in the fridge for a few hours

Step 3

Preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius

Step 4

Shape the meat into 3-4 cm round balls and set aside

Step 5

Heat up oil (I use rice bran) Fry the meat ball in batches until just brown Place in oven proof dish

Step 6

When all the meat balls are done, cover the dish with aluminium foil, and put it in the preheated oven

Step 7

Bake in oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 mins

Step 8

Mix all ingredients and place in a squeeze bottle or ziplock bag.

Step 9

Heat olive oil in a small frying pan

Step 10

Add garlic and heat until brown

Step 11

Let it sit until ready to serve

Step 12

Reheat slightly just before using if needed

Step 13

Place the meat balls into a warmed serving platter or in individual plates

Step 14

Drizzle the tahini yogurt sauce over the meat generously. If using a zip lock bag, cut the corner of the bag and squeeze to create a consistent swirl over the meat Keep the left over tahini yogurt in a serving bowl for anyone who wants extra

Step 15

Drizzle the oil over the top