Middle Eastern Meatballs with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Make as many meatballs as you need by varying the size


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Wheat germ
  • 1 large white onion, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef, or lamb
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, Sliced and lightly sauteed

    Tahini-Yogurt Dip

  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 6 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions:

    Mix ground meat with wheat germ, onion and spices.
    Form the meat mixture into 2 cm size balls. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and broil about 5 minutes. Turn oven to 350 and bake until juices run clear.
    Spread the toasted sesame seeds in a shallow dish and roll the meatballs over to coat them.

    Terri's Tips:

  • Serve meatballs threaded on toothpick with a slice of zucchini and accompained by the Tahini-Yogurt Dip
  • Toast sesame seed by mixing with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and heating in 300 degree F oven until golden.