Turkey Meatballs with Brown Rice, Spinach, and Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked brown rice

• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley

• 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

• 2 Tablespoons chopped mint

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup chopped red onion

• 2 teaspoons Aleppo powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground

• 1/2 lb ground turkey or lamb

• Salt to taste

• 1 6oz bag of baby spinach

• 1/2 cup chickpeas, pulsed in a food processor

• 1 egg, beaten

• Yogurt Sauce

• 1 1/2 cups drained plain yogurt

• 1 small garlic, puree and pinch of salt

• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 Tablespoon sumac

• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste