Name: Herby Sheet-Pan Meatballs With Green Beans
Ingredients: 2 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 tsp. fennel seeds; 1 tsp. coriander seeds; ¼ tsp. black peppercorns; 1 lb. ground turkey, preferably dark meat; 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 2 cups); Zest of 1 lemon; 1 large egg, beaten to blend; 1 serrano chile, seeds and ribs removed if desired, finely chopped; 1¼ cups finely chopped tender herbs (such as mint, parsley, basil, and/or cilantro); ¾ cup panko; 4 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 2¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more; 1 tsp. garlic powder; ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more; 1 lb. green beans, trimmed; ½ tsp. ground turmeric; 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; ¼ cup tahini, stirred well; 2 Tbsp. (or more) fresh lemon juice; Toasted sesame seeds (for serving; optional); A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Sheet pan and plate of green beans and meatballs.

Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca

When warmer weather sets in, we’re here for sheet-pan dinners that can go in and out of the oven in less than 30 minutes. Enter these turkey meatballs jam-packed with fresh herbs and some chile for a kick of spice. These aren’t your low-and-slow, Sunday-supper-style meatballs. Rather, they’re bouncy with a bite, but still juicy and succulent thanks to the combo of ground dark-meat turkey and grated zucchini, which lends moisture and extends the meat. The meatballs are roasted on a sheet pan with green beans, then quickly finished under the broiler until the beans start to blister and char. If ground turkey isn’t your thing, these meatballs are equally delicious with ground pork, lamb, or beef.

And what would a sheet-pan meal be without a sauce? Here, turmeric is bloomed in olive oil and whisked with Greek yogurt, tahini, and a little lemon juice for a sunny yellow sauce that’s tangy, nutty, and a little earthy with a whisper of citrusy goodness. Since the sauce relies on turmeric for its main flavoring, invest in some good-quality turmeric like Diaspora Co. Pragati Turmeric. —Asha Loupy

Editor’s note: Asha Loupy is a recipe editor for Diaspora Co.