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1
egg or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
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1
cup fine dry bread crumbs
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1/4
cup chopped fresh mint
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2
3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2
teaspoon salt
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1/4
teaspoon ground black pepper
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2
pounds ground lamb
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1
16 ounce bottle pomegranate juice
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1
teaspoon sugar
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3
tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/2
cups plain Greek yogurt
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2
tablespoons snipped fresh chives
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1
garlic, minced
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Fresh mint leaves (optional)
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Toasted pita bread wedges (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In large bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, mint, 2 or 3 cloves garlic, salt, and pepper. Add ground lamb; mix well. Shape into 32 meatballs; set aside.
2. For sauce, in medium saucepan bring pomegranate juice to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes or until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Add sugar; stir to dissolve.
3. Meanwhile, in large skillet brown half the meatballs at a time in hot olive oil, turning to brown evenly. Transfer to a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F. In medium bowl combine yogurt, 1 tablespoon of the chives, and 1 clove garlic. To serve, drizzle meatballs with pomegranate sauce; sprinkle with remaining chives and mint. Serve with seasoned yogurt and pita wedges. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
- Servings Per Recipe 6,
- Calories 695,
- Protein (gm) 32,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 27,
- Fat, total (gm) 50,
- Cholesterol (mg) 156,
- Saturated fat (gm) 21,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 20,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 4,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
- Sugar, total (gm) 13,
- Vitamin A (IU) 340,
- Vitamin C (mg) 2,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 10,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 56,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 4,
- Sodium (mg) 449,
- Potassium (mg) 410,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I logged in to get this recipe to make for my future husband because he lives out of town and I didn't bring my recipe. I cannot believe this recipe does not have more reviews! It is as good or better than a five star meal at a restaurant or on a cruise. The flavors all blend so well with the sauces. I have got compliments on all I have made it for. It is a wonderful way to try lamb for all those who are new to lamb. I even made it for a non meat lover, well, she asked for more!
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