Sheet Pan Meatballs with Chickpeas, Turmeric and Lemon

INGREDIENTS

2 15 ounce cans

chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 tbsp

fennel seed

1 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

ground turmeric

large red onion, thinly sliced, divided

2 tbsp

olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 lb

ground turkey

1/2 cup

panko, or another plain, dry breadcrumb

1/4 cup

plain yogurt

2 tbsp

water

1 tsp

kosher salt

large egg

garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp

ground coriander

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

ground turmeric

1/4 tsp

cayenne, hot paprika, or red pepper flakes, plus more to taste

2 tbsp

chopped cilantro, flat-leaf parsley or mint leaves, or a mix thereof, plus more to garnish

3 tbsp

lemon juice (from about 3/4 of a lemon)

3/4 cup

plain yogurt

Toasted pita wedges

Harissa or another hot sauce