Persian Tiny Meatballs (Koofteh Rizeh) - Canadian Beef | Canada Beef

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup (150 mL) yellow split peas
• 3 small white potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) EACH fresh ground pepper and turmeric
• 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef
• 4 tbsp (60 mL) olive oil, divided (approx)
• 4 tsp (20 mL) tomato paste
• Boiling water
• 8 oz (250 g) cherry tomatoes on the vine (optional)