Meatballs With Pine Nuts

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Golden brown meatballs with toasted pine nuts and herbs, offering a savory, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with chili sauce or ketchup for a delightful appetizer or snack.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. hamburger
  • 1 c. mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 c. pine nuts
  • 1 Tbsp. dried black currants
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. dill seed
  • 1 Tbsp. dehydrated parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 twists of pepper mill
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients very thoroughly.
  2. Form into meatballs about the size of golf balls.
  3. Drop into deep-fry oil one at a time and fry until golden brown.
  4. Remove to paper toweling to drain. Serve with chili sauce or catsup.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

691 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.6g 37% DV
Total Fat 51g 65% DV
Carbs 51.1g 19% DV
Fiber 17.6g 63% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9925mg 100% DV
Potassium 2699.8mg 57% DV
Cholesterol 8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 163.5mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 171.5mg 100% DV
Calcium 253.5mg 20% DV
Iron 21.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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