Tiny Spanish Meatballs in Almond Sauce Recipe

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Tiny Spanish Meatballs in Almond Sauce
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Directions:

  1. MEATBALLS:.
  2. Place bread in a bowl and add water. Let soak for 5 minutes. Using your hands, squeeze out the water and return the bread to the dried bowl. Add pork, onion, garlic, parsley and egg. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Knead the ingredients well to form a smooth mix.
  3. Spread flour on a plate and with floured hands, shape the mixture into 30 balls, then roll each again in flour until coated.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottom skillet. Add meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs and reserve.
  5. MAKE SAUCE:.
  6. Heat oil in same skillet in which the meatballs were fried. Break the bread into pieces, then add to the skillet with the almonds and cool gently until the bread and almonds are golden brown. Add the garlic and fry for an additional 30 seconds. Pour in the wine and boil for 1-2 minutes. Season to taste. Cool.
  7. Transfer the almond mixture to a food processor. Pour in the vegetable stock and process the mixture until smooth. Return to skillet.
  8. Add meatballs and simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Taste and season if necessary.
  9. Transfer all to serving dish. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley to garnish. Serve piping hot with crusty bread for mopping up the almond sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 404.77 Kcal (1695 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.6g 18%
Cholesterol 53.91mg 18%
Sodium 8234.99mg 343%
Potassium 341.36mg 7%
Total Carbs 47.1g 16%
Sugars 2.21g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%
Protein 17.05g 34%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 127.7mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 210.59 Kcal (882 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.03g 18%
Cholesterol 28.05mg 18%
Sodium 4284.45mg 343%
Potassium 177.6mg 7%
Total Carbs 24.51g 16%
Sugars 1.15g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 11%
Protein 8.87g 34%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 66.5mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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