Grilled Lamb Meatballs in Fig Leaves Recipe

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Grilled Lamb Meatballs in Fig Leaves
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Directions:

  1. If using wooden skewers, immerse them in boiling water & allow them to soak in cooling water 30 minutes minimum prior to using.
  2. Blanch the leaves, a few at a time, in boiling water until softened slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl of ice water, then drain, pat dry and set aside.
  3. Start coals if using charcoal grill.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together the lamb, pork, garlic, mint, parsley, salt, cumin, Aleppo and black peppers and onion until well-combined.
  5. Place a leaf on the work surface, vein side up and stem facing you. Snip off the stem. Form about 2 Tbsps. of the mixture into a meatball and place it on the leaf centered and toward the bottom. Fold the bottom of the leaf up over the meatball, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Run a skewer through the middle. Continue until all the leaves are filled, placing four stuffed leaves on each skewer.
  6. Grill over medium-low heat, turning often, until the fig leaves are browned but not burned and the meatballs have cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately, unwrapping the leaves and discarding them, with a bowl of raita for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 623.73 Kcal (2611 kJ)
Calories from fat 381.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.41g 65%
Cholesterol 82.39mg 27%
Sodium 267.82mg 11%
Potassium 926.09mg 20%
Total Carbs 42.07g 14%
Sugars 32.6g 130%
Dietary Fiber 8.45g 34%
Protein 18.65g 37%
Vitamin C 18mg 30%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 120.2mg 668%
Calcium 140.9mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.39 Kcal (739 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.99g 65%
Cholesterol 23.3mg 27%
Sodium 75.74mg 11%
Potassium 261.9mg 20%
Total Carbs 11.9g 14%
Sugars 9.22g 130%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 34%
Protein 5.27g 37%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 30%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 33%
Iron 34mg 668%
Calcium 39.8mg 14%

* 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

  • 15.2
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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