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Updated Mar 17, 2014

Spiced Lamb Meatballs

Spiced Lamb Meatballs

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Prep Time 25 min
Total 2 hr 25 min
Ingredients 15
Servings 14

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Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 egg
1/2 lb ground lamb
1/2 lb ground turkey
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 slice bread)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jar (24 oz) spicy red pepper tomato pasta sauce
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Instructions

Step
1

Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix onion, currants, mint, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, pepper flakes, garlic and egg. Add lamb, turkey and bread crumbs; mix well. Shape into 28 (1-inch) balls.
Step
2

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in oil 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Spoon meatballs into slow cooker.
Step
3

In medium bowl, stir together pasta sauce and lemon peel. Pour over meatballs.
Step
4

Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 hours or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.

Nutrition

120 Calories

7g Total Fat

7g Protein

6g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 120

Total Fat: 7g; 0%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 0%

Sodium: 160mg; 0%

Total Carbohydrate: 6g; 0%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 0%

Protein: 7g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 0%; 0%

Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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