Speedy Moroccan Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 1/2 oz frozen meatballs, thawed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
3 1/2 oz dried apricots, halved
1 small cinnamon stick
1 (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes , with garlic if possible
1 oz sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

Directions:

Fry the meatballs in oil for 10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked.
Remove meatballs from pan and set aside.
Add the onion and cook for a further 5 minutes, until soft.
Add the apricots, cinnamon and tomatoes.
Half fill the empty can with water and add to the pan, then bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove the cinnamon.
Return the meatballs to the pan and coat with the sauce.
Sprinkle over the almonds and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	319.65 Kcal (1338 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.49g	24%
Sodium	493.15mg	21%
Potassium	558.25mg	12%
Total Carbs	26.87g	9%
Sugars	15.71g	63%
Dietary Fiber	7.54g	30%
Protein	21.21g	42%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	60.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	199.91 Kcal (837 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.69g	24%
Sodium	308.42mg	21%
Potassium	349.13mg	12%
Total Carbs	16.81g	9%
Sugars	9.83g	63%
Dietary Fiber	4.71g	30%
Protein	13.26g	42%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	6%
Iron	1.7mg	15%
Calcium	37.8mg	6%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

6.9

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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