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Pesto Meatballs and Couscous Recipe

Pesto Meatballs and Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
3/4 cup store-bought pesto
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
1 10- oz box couscous
1/4 cup (1 oz) grated parmesan (optional)

Directions:

Heat toaster oven to 350° F. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the oil over the toaster-oven baking tray and tilt to coat. In a large bowl, combine the beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the pesto, the egg, salt, and pepper. With your hands, mix just until combined. Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs, using about 1/4 cup for each. Transfer the meatballs to tray. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to the package directions. In a small bowl, combine the remaining pesto and oil. Spoon the mixture over the cooked meatballs and turn to coat. Divide the meatballs and couscous among individual plates and sprinkle with the Parmesan (if using).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4175.61 Kcal (17482 kJ)
Calories from fat	2293.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	254.87g	392%
Cholesterol	637.06mg	212%
Sodium	5127.84mg	214%
Potassium	3063.71mg	65%
Total Carbs	271.48g	90%
Sugars	8.65g	35%
Dietary Fiber	22.63g	91%
Protein	205.56g	411%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Vitamin A	5.3mg	177%
Iron	375.3mg	2085%
Calcium	1014mg	101%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	320.36 Kcal (1341 kJ)
Calories from fat	175.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.55g	392%
Cholesterol	48.88mg	212%
Sodium	393.42mg	214%
Potassium	235.06mg	65%
Total Carbs	20.83g	90%
Sugars	0.66g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	91%
Protein	15.77g	411%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	177%
Iron	28.8mg	2085%
Calcium	77.8mg	101%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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