Belgian Endive with Quinoa and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Serves: 6-8

Procedure

1. Preheat the oven to 400°

2. Cut the sweet potatoes into ¼” cubes.

3. Combine sea salt, pepper, and curry powder for spice mix. Add canola oil and 1 tsp. of spice mix to sweet potatoes and toss.

4. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.

5. After removing from oven, set aside to cool.

Ingredients

For Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
2 medium Sweet Potatoes
2 tbsp Olive Oil
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp pepper
2 tsp Keralan Curry

For Quinoa:
1 cup of water
¼ tsp sea salt
½ cup Red Quinoa 

For Marinade:
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp finely chopped chives

Spiced Turkey Meatballs

Serves: 8 - 10

Procedure

1. Mince the onions, green chilies, ginger and the cilantro leaves in a food processor.

2. Mix the rest of the ingredients with the minced vegetables and form them into medium size meat balls (smaller if for appetizers).

3. Steam the meat ballsin a bamboo basket or in a wide pan, till all the juices are absorbed.

4. Pan fry the meat balls, sautee, bake or grill the meatballs in a little oil suitable for grilling.

Ingredients

1 Pound Ground Turkey Meat
3 Medium Red Onions
1 or 2 Green Chilies
2 inches fresh ginger root
5 sprigs cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Safflower oil or any grilling oil

Note: If you are grilling, spray the grilling basket with oil or brush them with oil.