Categories: Meals

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. fennel seeds
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
• 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 8 wedges (layers separated), plus 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 3/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1 1/2 lb. ground lamb
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 2/3 cup tzatziki
• 3 tbsp. torn fresh mint

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler. On a double layer of foil with the edges folded up, broil the fennel seeds until fragrant, 20-30 seconds. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower and onion wedges with the oil, 2 tsp thyme, and the coriander; season with salt and pepper.

2. In a large bowl, mix the lamb, egg yolks, cumin, toasted fennel seeds, and finely chopped onion with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and the remaining 1 tsp thyme. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Arrange the meatballs and cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet.

3. Broil until the meatballs are browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Swirl the tzatziki onto 4 plates. Top with the meatballs and cauliflower mixture. Sprinkle with the mint.

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