====== Coconut Harissa Meatballs ====== Tags: [[pork]] - [[chicken]] - [[dinner]] - [[gluten free|GF]] - [[GF pork]] - [[GF chicken]] - [[GF dinner]] \\ Active Time: 30 minutes \\ Passive Time: 15 minutes \\ Serves: 4 \\ ====Description==== Hearty weeknight dinner that's easily adaptable ====Source==== [[https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/coconut-harissa-meatballs|Bon Appetit]] ====Ingredients==== *Shallots: 2 medium *Garlic: 4 cloves *Garam masala: 1 tsp *Cilantro: 1/2 cup finely chopped (can reduce or leave out) *Salt, Pepper: to taste *Ground pork: 1 lb *Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp + 1/4 cup *Harissa paste: 1/3 cup *Unsweetened coconut milk: 13.5 oz can *White beans: 2 15oz cans *Sumac: 1/2 tsp ====Notes==== *Can sub white beans for orzo or polenta to serve *Can sub ground chicken for pork *Can sub coconut oil for vegetable oil *Harissa paste is NOT the same as harissa (usually a sauce made from a paste) ====Instructions==== -Finely chop shallots and garlic. Combine garam masala, half of shallots, half of garlic, cilantro, and 1 tsp kosher salt in a large bowl; season with pepper. Add pork (or chicken) and mix gently until just combined -Divide meat mixture into 12 equal pieces and roll into balls -Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned in spots (5-8 minutes). Transfer to plate -Reduce heat to medium. Cook remaining shallots and garlic in skillet until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in harissa paste, coconut milk, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Season with pepper, Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes -Nestle meatballs into sauce; cover and cook 10 minutes. Turn meatballs over and cook, uncovered, occasionally spooning sauce over, until sauce is about the consistency of marinara, about 8-10 minutes -While meatballs are cooking, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beans and 1/2 tsp sumac; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and mashing beans; add up to 1/4 cup of water a little at a time to loosen if needed. Cook until heated through and almost completely mashed, about 5 minutes -Divide beans among plates and top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with sumac to serve \\ \\