Turkey Spinach Meatballs with Tahini and Chimichurri

Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: mynameisyeh.com
Category: Poultry

Ingredients
8 tablespoons Olive Oil (plus 1/4 cup)
1 whole Onion (chopped)
5 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds
16 ounces Spinach (chopped)
2 whole Egg
1 cup Panko
1 1⁄4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 1⁄4 teaspoon Cayenne
1 1⁄4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 1⁄4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 1⁄4 teaspoon Paprika
1 1⁄2 whole Parsley (bunch, chopped)
2 pounds Ground Turkey
1⁄2 whole Cilantro (bunch, chopped)
1⁄2 whole Lemon (juiced)
2 1⁄2 teaspoons Salt
  dash Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Hummus

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook until soft, 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add 4 cloves garlic and fennel and cook for another minute and then add the spinach in batches, stirring, until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, panko, 2 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few turns of black pepper, onion powder, cayenne, thyme, oregano, paprika, 1 bunch parsley, turkey, and spinach mixture and use your hands to mix to combine. Form the turkey mixture into golfball-sized balls.
  4. Wipe out the skillet that was used to heat the spinach and then heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add meatballs and brown them on all sides, in 3 or 4 batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
  5. Once all of the meatballs are browned, return them to the skillet and stick the skillet in the oven for 7-10 minutes, until they’re cooked through and have an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
  6. Combine 1/2 bunch parsley, cilantro, 1 clove garlic, juice of 1/2 a lemon, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a food processor. Seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and blend until smooth.
  7. To serve, spread a large dollop of hummus on a plate, top with meatballs and drizzle on the chimichurri to taste. Enjoy!