Meatballs in Saffron-Almond Sauce Recipe

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Meatballs in Saffron-Almond Sauce
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Ingredients
24
Count
Nutrition
1453
Calories
Total time
65
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the meats in a bowl.
  2. Soak the bread in enough milk to cover until soft.
  3. Squeeze dry, and add to the meat along with the garlic, onion, parsley, salt, nutmeg and egg.
  4. Knead well to make a smooth mixture.
  5. Form into small balls.
  6. Roll them in flour and fry very slowly in medium to hot oil until browned on all sides.
  7. Remove and drain.
  8. *The oil can be strained, and used for the 3 tablespoons needed in the sauce.
  9. SAUCE: Fry the almonds, bread and garlic in the oil until golden.
  10. Remove.
  11. In a mortar, crush the peppercorns, saffron, clove and salt.
  12. Place this in a food processor and add the almond/bread/garlic mix and wine.
  13. Pulse to a smooth paste.
  14. Combine this mixture, 3 tablespoons of oil, and the stock.
  15. Bring to the boil, then add the fried meatballs.
  16. Simmer the meatballs for 20 minutes in the sauce, adding a little more liquid if needed.
  17. TO SERVE: Squeeze over some lemon juice to taste, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and slivered almonds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1452.89 Kcal (6083 kJ)
Calories from fat 1125.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 125.11g 192%
Cholesterol 174.92mg 58%
Sodium 1030.04mg 43%
Potassium 980.18mg 21%
Total Carbs 42.49g 14%
Sugars 1.55g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4.13g 17%
Protein 35.89g 72%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 165.4mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 350.83 Kcal (1469 kJ)
Calories from fat 271.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.21g 192%
Cholesterol 42.24mg 58%
Sodium 248.72mg 43%
Potassium 236.68mg 21%
Total Carbs 10.26g 14%
Sugars 0.37g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 17%
Protein 8.67g 72%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 15%
Iron 1mg 23%
Calcium 39.9mg 17%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.7
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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