Mediterranean Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • juice from 2 lemons

Instructions

  1. Mix together beef, rice, onion, egg whites, parsley, allspice, salt and pepper.
  2. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Place oil into large covered frying pan.
  4. Add meatballs in a single layer. Barely cover with water.
  5. Bring to a boil and put on lid.
  6. Simmer meatballs until rice is tender (about 40 minutes).
  7. Remove meatballs to heated plate.
  8. Leave 3/4 cup of liquid in pan.
  9. Beat egg yolks in bowl.
  10. Add lemon juice.
  11. While stirring, add broth from pan.
  12. Return this mixture to pan and heat.
  13. Stir until it is thick.
  14. Return meatballs to pan.
  15. Gently heat for serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

647 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18g 36% DV
Total Fat 36g 46% DV
Carbs 77.1g 28% DV
Fiber 14.9g 53% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9897.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2320.5mg 49% DV
Cholesterol 82.3mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 49.7mg 55% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 301.3mg 23% DV
Iron 18.9mg 100% DV

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

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