Lebanese-Style Spiced Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb grass fed ground beef (or lamb)
2 -3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
1 tsp salt (reduced from 2 tsp)
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/3 cup dried apricot, cut up into very small pieces
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup plain yogurt
plain yogurt or tahini

Directions:

Combine meatballs mixture in a large mixing bowl and stir *just* until combined.
Cover and refrigerate until mixture is firm. (I do this first thing in the morning.).
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Form into 1 1/2 balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake about 20 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in the center.
If desired, serve with plain yogurt that has been drained or tahini.
Delicious served over quinoa accompanied by a fresh salad with seasonal ingredients or steamed veggies in the cooler months.
Yield: 18-22 meatballs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	126.53 Kcal (530 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.9g	12%
Cholesterol	24.37mg	8%
Sodium	33.63mg	1%
Potassium	236.04mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.95g	2%
Sugars	2.33g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	3%
Protein	8.22g	16%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	6%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	19.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	216.91 Kcal (908 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.54g	12%
Cholesterol	41.78mg	8%
Sodium	57.66mg	1%
Potassium	404.67mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.92g	2%
Sugars	4g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	3%
Protein	14.1g	16%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	6%
Iron	2.4mg	8%
Calcium	33.7mg	2%

* 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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