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Spicy Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Spicy Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Spicy lamb meatballs with pine nuts in tomato sauce, also known as Daoud Pasha. This recipe was wonderful. I served it with Moroccan Saffron Rice with Dried Fruits and Nuts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 15 meatballs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 149

Ingredients
  

  • 2 onions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Roughly chop the pine nuts. Slice the onions in half, then into thin half moons.
  2. In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over low heat. Add the onions. Cook about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix the lamb, the pine nuts, and the spices (not the salt). Shape into walnut-sized balls.
  4. When the onions are done, add the meatballs to the pan and gently turn them for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, they should be lightly colored all over.
  5. In a measuring cup that measures at least 2 cups, add the tomato paste and the lemon juice. Mix well. Add enough water to make 2 cups. Pour over the meatballs. Salt to taste.
  6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, turning the meatballs once after 10 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The original recipe did not call for chopped pine nuts, but I preferred to have mine chopped instead of whole. You'll need a deep frying pan with a lid. High in niacin, selenium, vitamin B12, and zinc.

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