Savory Chicken Meatballs with Grilled Vegetables – Ready in 35 Mins

Chicken Kofta with Roasted Vegetables

(Savory Chicken Meatballs with Grilled Vegetables)

Picture a tender, spiced chicken mixture nestled among perfectly charred Mediterranean veggies, then topped with a velvety baba‑ghanoush swirled with yogurt, tahini, and a splash of lemon. This wholesome, one‑pan feast brings the flavors of the Middle East straight to your table—ready in under a half‑hour for a family dinner or a cozy lunch.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken breast (≈½ kg)
• 1 large roasted eggplant (courgette)
• 2 roasted green bell peppers
• 1 roasted red bell pepper (≈1 lb)
• 2 medium roasted onions
• ½ cup bulgur (washed), soaked 10 min
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper, chicken spice blend (and a dash of Chinese dipping sauce)
• Baba Ghanoush with Yogurt & Chickpeas
• 2 roasted eggplants (used for the baba‑ghanoush)
• 1 roasted pepper
• 1 roasted onion
• ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
• Parsley, chopped
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 170 g plain yogurt (~6 oz)
• 3 Tbsp tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lemon slices (juice)
• Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
• 1 cup boiled chickpeas

Instructions

1. Combine. Dice the roasted vegetables and mix them with bulgur in a large bowl; let sit 30 min to soften.
2. Season. Add the ground chicken, minced parsley, spices, and a splash of salt. Stir in the olive oil until the mixture is evenly coated.
3. Grill. Shape the mixture into small koftas (or spread as a loaf) and grill until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
4. Prep the baba‑ghanoush. Toss the remaining roasted veggies with pomegranate seeds, parsley, olive oil, yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
5. Warm chickpeas. In a small pan, heat the chickpeas with a pinch of cumin, paprika, and a dash of salt for one minute.
6. Assemble. Spread the baba‑ghanoush on a serving platter, top with the spiced koftas, and garnish with the warmed chickpeas. Finish with fresh pomegranate seeds for a burst of color.
7. Serve. Enjoy hot, with a side of crisp salad or warm bread.