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Sweet and Spicy Greek Meatballs (Keftedes me Saltsa Domata) (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Greek Meatballs (Keftedes me Saltsa Domata) (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Sweet and Spicy Greek Meatballs (Keftedes me Saltsa Domata) (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb ground lamb
1 cup cooked and cooled couscous ( see cook's note)
3 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 egg, at room temperature, beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp dried mint
1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 (25-oz) jar marinara sauce
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

Cook's Note: To make 1 cup cooked couscous, bring 1/2 cup water or stock to a boil. Add 1/3 cup uncooked couscous and cover the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool.
For the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the lamb, couscous, scallions, garlic, egg, parsley, olive oil, mint, oregano, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Form the mixture into 15 to 16 (2-inch diameter) meatballs.
For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Add the marinara sauce, cinnamon sticks, and ground cinnamon. Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, turning occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Discard the cinnamon sticks. Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a large bowl and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	577.66 Kcal (2419 kJ)
Calories from fat	414.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.1g	71%
Cholesterol	123.83mg	41%
Sodium	1184.09mg	49%
Potassium	483.15mg	10%
Total Carbs	16.73g	6%
Sugars	0.86g	3%
Dietary Fiber	4.82g	19%
Protein	23.2g	46%
Vitamin C	11.5mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	70.8mg	393%
Calcium	132.3mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	256.38 Kcal (1073 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.46g	71%
Cholesterol	54.96mg	41%
Sodium	525.54mg	49%
Potassium	214.44mg	10%
Total Carbs	7.43g	6%
Sugars	0.38g	3%
Dietary Fiber	2.14g	19%
Protein	10.3g	46%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	19%
Iron	31.4mg	393%
Calcium	58.7mg	13%

* 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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