Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups plain greek yogurt (must strain liquid out of regular yogurt through a fine sieve or cheesecloth for about 1/2 hour to tsp) or 2 cups plain yogurt (must strain liquid out of regular yogurt through a fine sieve or cheesecloth for about 1/2 hour to tsp)
- fresh mint leaves (optional)
- toasted pita bread , wedges (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 300°F In a large bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, chopped mint, 2 cloves minced garlic, salt and pepper. Add lamb and mix well. Shape into about 32 meatballs and set aside.
- To prepare the sauce bring the pomegranate juice to a boil in a medium saucepan. reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 25 minutes until reduce to about 1/2 cup. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown the meatballs, in batches, being sure to turn meatballs a few times for even browning. Once browned transfer meatballs to a 15x10x1 inch baking dish. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until and instant read thermometer reads 160°F when inserted in a meatball.
- While meatballs are finishing prepare the yogurt sauce. In a medium bowl combine yogurt, 1 tablespoon snipped chives, and one minced garlic clove.
- To serve, drizzle meatballs with pomegranate sauce, sprinkle with remaining snipped chives and mint if desired. Serve with the yogurt sauce and toasted pita wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 367.89 Kcal (1540 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 232.33 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 25.81g | 40% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 84.35mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 268.14mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 310.63mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.65g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 2.23g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Protein | 20.63g | 41% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 37.8mg | 210% | |
| Calcium | 83.9mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 209.86 Kcal (879 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 132.53 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.73g | 40% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 48.12mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 152.96mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 177.19mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.08g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 1.27g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.57g | 4% | |
| Protein | 11.77g | 41% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 21.6mg | 210% | |
| Calcium | 47.8mg | 8% | |
* 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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