North African Meatballs Recipe

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North African Meatballs
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Directions:

  1. MAKE THE SAUCE:.
  2. Sauté the onions and garlic in a large saucepan until soft. Add zest and olives; cook for 1 minute. Add wine and deglaze the pan and let reduce for a few minutes. Add stock, tomatoes, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cinnamon. Simmer for about 7 minutes. Season to taste.
  3. MAKE THE MEATBALLS:.
  4. Whisk the egg and tomato paste until smooth. Add the cilantro, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon. Mix until well blended. Add in the ground beef and rolled oats and season to taste. Combine well but do not overmix. Make 32 1-inch meatballs.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides. Add oil as needed. Add to the sauce and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve over couscous with dried dates.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 32.14 Kcal (135 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.24g 3%
Cholesterol 6.27mg 2%
Sodium 11.29mg 0%
Potassium 35.75mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.52g 1%
Sugars 0.56g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 1%
Protein 1.38g 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 3.6mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 213.5 Kcal (894 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.85g 3%
Cholesterol 41.67mg 2%
Sodium 74.99mg 0%
Potassium 237.5mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.13g 1%
Sugars 3.71g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 1%
Protein 9.14g 3%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 1%
Calcium 24.1mg 0%

* 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

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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