Tunisian Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp parsley, minced
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 egg
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tbsp parsley, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
saffron , optional dash
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup tomato juice

Directions:

Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, nutmeg, onion powder, salt, pepper, egg and garlic together.
Make 16 meatballs.
Brown meatballs under broiler until golden brown.
Steam the tomatoes and onion while meat is broiling.
When meatballs are browned put in tomato mixture.
Add parsley, salt, cinnamon, dash saffron if using, turmeric, pepper, and tomato juice.
Close lid tightly and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	143.1 Kcal (599 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.12g	12%
Cholesterol	55.61mg	19%
Sodium	295.99mg	12%
Potassium	270.6mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.4g	2%
Sugars	1.82g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	3%
Protein	12.28g	25%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	12%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	24.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.15 Kcal (499 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.76g	12%
Cholesterol	46.3mg	19%
Sodium	246.46mg	12%
Potassium	225.32mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.5g	2%
Sugars	1.51g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	3%
Protein	10.23g	25%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	12%
Iron	1.3mg	8%
Calcium	20.6mg	2%

* 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

3.4

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

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