Spiced Meatball Pilaff with Basil, Turmeric and Garlic

A fragrant rice dish cooked in the oven, served with handmade spiced beef meatballs and fresh herbs.

Healthy Quick Beef Rice Middle Eastern Inspired

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1618.5

kcal / serving

1618.5 kcal total

Carbs

164.8g

per serving

164.8 g total

Fat

84.4g

per serving

84.4 g total

Protein

51.2g

per serving

51.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

GrainsCereals

200

Long Grain Rice

Liquids

400

Vegetable Stock

Meat

150

Minced Beef

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

Crushed

0.5

tsp

Turmeric

Ground

0.5

tsp

Cumin

Ground

tbsp

Basil

Chopped fresh, plus extra sprig for garnish

clove

Garlic

Crushed for meatballs

0.5

tsp

Cumin Seed

0.5

tsp

Nutmeg

Freshly grated

count

Salt

To taste

count

Black Pepper

Freshly ground to taste

tbsp

Mint

Chopped fresh

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

For the pilaff

tbsp

Olive Oil

For frying meatballs

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

Finely chopped

Method

Add the turmeric, cumin, and rice and stir to coat.

Pour in the stock, cover with a lid, and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

Remove the rice from the oven and stir in the butter and chopped basil.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Heat oil in an ovenproof pan and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.

Mix the meatball ingredients in a bowl except for the frying oil.

Form walnut-sized meatballs using your hands.

Fry the meatballs in oil for 6 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Stir most of the meatballs into the pilaff and serve topped with remaining meatballs and basil.