Pesto Meatballs and Couscous Recipe

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Pesto Meatballs and Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Heat toaster oven to 350°F Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the oil over the toaster-oven baking tray and tilt to coat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the pesto, the egg, salt, and pepper. With your hands, mix just until combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs, using about 1/4 cup for each. Transfer the meatballs to tray.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes more.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to the package directions.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the remaining pesto and oil. Spoon the mixture over the cooked meatballs and turn to coat.
  7. Divide the meatballs and couscous among individual plates and sprinkle with the Parmesan (if using).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 757.47 Kcal (3171 kJ)
Calories from fat 524.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.23g 90%
Cholesterol 175.18mg 58%
Sodium 1391.48mg 58%
Potassium 623.65mg 13%
Total Carbs 13.65g 5%
Sugars 1.1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 7%
Protein 45.85g 92%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 4%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 372.1mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 268.02 Kcal (1122 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.6g 90%
Cholesterol 61.99mg 58%
Sodium 492.36mg 58%
Potassium 220.67mg 13%
Total Carbs 4.83g 5%
Sugars 0.39g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 7%
Protein 16.22g 92%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 23%
Calcium 131.7mg 37%

* 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

  • 19.7
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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