African Meatballs W/ Tomato Sauce Recipe

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African Meatballs W/ Tomato Sauce
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Directions:

  1. SAUCE.
  2. Heat 3 tblsp palm oil in a frying pan. Fry onions for a few minutes.
  3. Stir in onions,tomato paste, 3 tomatoes. Add water as necessary to make a smooth sauce.
  4. Season to taste with bay leaf, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper.
  5. Stir. Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for ten minutes while you prep meatballs.
  6. MEATBALLS.
  7. Mix first 7 ingredients together, season to taste then form into 6cm balls.(turn off sauce).
  8. Chill these in the freezer for at least 10 min,(Boil rice ).
  9. Fry meat balls in enough oil to cover the bottom of a pan.
  10. Once browned all over, add enough tomato sauce to cover the meatballs then add a few splashes of hot pepper sauce to flavor.
  11. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer then tightly secure a lid and cook for 20 minutes.
  12. Serve on a bed of rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 335.39 Kcal (1404 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.88g 24%
Cholesterol 108.84mg 36%
Sodium 202.14mg 8%
Potassium 693.34mg 15%
Total Carbs 14.32g 5%
Sugars 5.85g 23%
Dietary Fiber 3.09g 12%
Protein 35.05g 70%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 50.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 112.63 Kcal (472 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.33g 24%
Cholesterol 36.55mg 36%
Sodium 67.89mg 8%
Potassium 232.85mg 15%
Total Carbs 4.81g 5%
Sugars 1.96g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 12%
Protein 11.77g 70%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 0.6mg 11%
Calcium 17mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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