Dinner: Low Carb Moroccan Meatballs

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Low Carb Moroccan Meatballs

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

Low Carb Moroccan Meatballs

1 lb. Ground Lamb
1 tbsp. Finely Chopped Fresh Mint
1 tbsp. Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro
2 tsp. Fresh Thyme
1 tsp. Minced Garlic
1 tsp. Ground Coriander
1 tsp. Kosher Salt
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
1/2 tsp. Allspice
1/4 tsp. Paprika
1/4 tsp. Oregano
1/4 tsp. Curry Powder
1/4 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Faux Yogurt Sauce

1/2 cup Coconut Cream
2 tbsp. Coconut Water
1 1/4 tsp. Cumin
1 tbsp. Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 tbsp. Finely Chopped Fresh Mint
Zest 1/2 Lemon
1 tsp. Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp. Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Finely chop 1 tbsp. fresh mint, 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro, and 2 tsp. Fresh Thyme.
2. Break up the ground lamb, then add the chopped spices plus 1 tsp. Minced Garlic, 1 tsp. Ground Coriander, 1 tsp. Kosher Salt, 1 tsp. Ground Cumin, 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder, 1/2 tsp. Allspice, 1/4 tsp. Paprika, 1/4 tsp. Oregano, 1/4 tsp. Curry Powder and 1/4 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper.
3. Mix together the mixture well so that all of the spices are evenly distributed.
4. Roll the meat into 15-18 meatballs. You can alternatively make larger meatballs if you want to make this an entree. Put the meatballs in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until the center is no longer pink.
5. While meatballs are baking, measure out 1/2 cup coconut cream from the top of a can of coconut milk.
6. Add 2 tbsp. coconut water from underneath the cream in the can. Then, add 1 1/4 tsp. Cumin, 1 tbsp. Finely Chopped Cilantro, 1 tbsp. Finely Chopped Mint.
7. Mix the sauce well, then zest 1/2 lemon and add 1 tsp. lemon juice. Mix well.
8. Let the meatballs cool for a moment before serving. Optional: Add runoff fats from the meatballs into the sauce and mix well.
9. Serve with faux yogurt sauce on the side!

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