MOROCCAN MEATBALLS

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A nice combination of taste, and a little different. I made these half size and served them as an appetizer with a tart cranberry dip. From local newspaper.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 lb ground lamb
1/2 cup cooked couscous
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small nonstick frypan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until browned.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ground lamb, couscous, egg, parsley, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Add sauteed onion and garlic.
  • Mix well, form into 1 and 1/2 inch meatballs.
  • Place on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes, until browned on all sides and no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.1, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 129.4, Sodium 87.5, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.5, Protein 21.4

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