Georgian Meatballs With Tahini and Walnut Sauce Recipe

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Georgian Meatballs With Tahini and Walnut Sauce
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  1. To make the sauce, toast the walnuts in a large heavy frying pan, stirring over a medium heat for about 5 minutes until the walnuts are golden brown. Remove from the pan and leave to cool.
  2. Set aside a few walnuts to use as garnish, then grind the remainder in a food processor.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, tahini, and lemon juice and season to taste. The paste will be very thick at this stage, so add 4-5 tablespoons of water and beat with a fork until you have the consistency of very thick double cream, adding more water as needed. Add the ground walnuts to the tahini and refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. To make the meatballs, combine the minced veal and chicken in a bowl, then add the onion, garlic, sour cherries, pine nuts, paprika, allspice and cinnamon. Mix well, then stir in the beaten egg white. Add the fresh herbs and salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
  5. Shape the mixture into balls the size of golfballs. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Fry the meatballs a few at a time, turning occasionally, until cooked through and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes per batch. Keep the cooked meatballs warm while you fry the remainder.
  6. To serve, garnish the tahini and walnut sauce with the reserved whole walnuts, and serve with the hot meatballs and some crusty bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 587.26 Kcal (2459 kJ)
Calories from fat 451.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.16g 77%
Cholesterol 52.33mg 17%
Sodium 391.97mg 16%
Potassium 687.03mg 15%
Total Carbs 15.78g 5%
Sugars 3.07g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5.13g 21%
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 47%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 92.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 304.48 Kcal (1275 kJ)
Calories from fat 234.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g 77%
Cholesterol 27.13mg 17%
Sodium 203.23mg 16%
Potassium 356.21mg 15%
Total Carbs 8.18g 5%
Sugars 1.59g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.66g 21%
Protein 13.48g 52%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 47%
Iron 1.8mg 19%
Calcium 47.8mg 9%

* 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

  • 15.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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