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Pepper Monkey Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Pepper Monkey Lamb Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 to 1 jalapeno , depending on how spicy you want your sauce
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
3 cloves garlic
1 cup plain greek yogurt
2 tbsp seasoned salt
juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp agave nectar
1 tbsp cumin seeds (see notes )
2 tbsp coriander seeds
seeds from 4 cardamom pods
seeds from 2 star anise
1 tbsp ground turmeric
3 tbsp seasoned salt
1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp cayenne
4 to 5 lb ground lamb (see notes )
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup cooked spinach, chopped

Directions:

Make the Spicy Afghan Green Sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. This can be done 1 to 3 days in advance. It is best to make the sauce at least 1 day in advance to give the flavors time to blend.
Preheat a grill to about 375°F for direct cooking.
Make the meatballs: Place the cumin, coriander, cardamom seeds, and star anise in a small skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool, then grind in a spice or coffee grinder. Add the turmeric, seasoned salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne and mix well.
Place the ground lamb in a large bowl. Add the spices along with the onion, ginger, garlic, mint, feta, and spinach and mix well, but do not overmix as this will result in a tough texture. Form the mixture into meatballs 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Place the meatballs on the grill grate and cook for about 14 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F on a meat thermometer, rotating the meatballs frequently to ensure that they caramelize evenly.
Serve with the dipping sauce.
Notes: You may substitute store-bought garam masala for the homemade spice mixture here. You can have a butcher grind the meat, or you can do it yourself at home, using a meat grinder or food processor.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	152.43 Kcal (638 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.58g	18%
Cholesterol	36.12mg	12%
Sodium	779.9mg	32%
Potassium	170.79mg	4%
Total Carbs	2.09g	1%
Sugars	0.61g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	4%
Protein	9.04g	18%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	30.8mg	171%
Calcium	42.5mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	222.6 Kcal (932 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.91g	18%
Cholesterol	52.75mg	12%
Sodium	1138.92mg	32%
Potassium	249.4mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.05g	1%
Sugars	0.89g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.35g	4%
Protein	13.2g	18%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	10%
Iron	45mg	171%
Calcium	62.1mg	4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

3.8

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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