SPEEDY MOROCCAN MEATBALLS

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This sounds like a quick and easy way of experimenting with new flavors. I found the recipe in the Spring 2008 copy of BBC Easy Cook magazine. The recipe says that it is suitable for freezing.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Fruit

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 9.2, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 18.1, Protein 3.5

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