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North African Meatballs (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lemon , zested
1/2 cup pitted and chopped briny olives
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock or broth
1 (14-oz) can crushed or diced tomatoes
1 tsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
pinch ground cinnamon
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 egg
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp ground cumin
pinch ground cinnamon
3/4 lb ground beef
1/3 cup finely ground rolled oats
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 tbsp vegetable oil, for cooking
4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
couscous with dried dates , recipe follows
1 cup water
1 cup chicken stock or broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped dried dates
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

To make the North African Sauce:
In a large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon zest and olives and cook for 1 more minute. Add the white wine, deglaze the pan, and let it reduce for a 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, canned tomatoes, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cinnamon, and simmer to blend flavors, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
To make the Meatballs: In a medium bowl, add the egg and tomato paste and stir until smooth. Add the cilantro, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon and mix until well blended. Stir in the ground beef and oats, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and combine gently after each addition. Do not overmix. Rolling with your hands, make about 32 meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat, and brown the meatballs in batches until golden on all sides. Add more oil, as needed. Transfer the meatballs to the pan with the sauce and let simmer for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve over the Couscous with Dried Dates.
Couscous with Dried Dates:
Bring the water, stock, and oil to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the dates followed by the couscous. Cover the pan tightly with a lid, remove from the heat, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Yield: 4 servings

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	634.24 Kcal (2655 kJ)
Calories from fat	354.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.34g	61%
Cholesterol	95.89mg	32%
Sodium	258.43mg	11%
Potassium	725.13mg	15%
Total Carbs	45.39g	15%
Sugars	19.35g	77%
Dietary Fiber	3.98g	16%
Protein	24.3g	49%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	28%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	74.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.81 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.73g	61%
Cholesterol	23.71mg	32%
Sodium	63.89mg	11%
Potassium	179.28mg	15%
Total Carbs	11.22g	15%
Sugars	4.78g	77%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	16%
Protein	6.01g	49%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	28%
Iron	0.9mg	21%
Calcium	18.5mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

15.2

Points
17

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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