Lamb Meatballs, Persian Style
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Lamb
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 7
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4           cup  bulgur or cracked wheat
  2               cups  boiling water
  2             pounds  boneless lamb stew meat
     1/2           cup  yellow onion
     1/2           cup  pine nuts
  3        tablespoons  olive oil
  2                     egg
  1           teaspoon  ground coriander
  2          teaspoons  ground cumin
  3        tablespoons  lemon juice
  2        tablespoons  fresh dill weed
  1         tablespoon  fresh mint
     1/2      teaspoon  salt
                        fresh ground black pepper
 

Preparation:

1>. In a small bowl allow the bulgar to soak in the boiling water for 1/2 hour. Drain well. 2>. In a large bowl combine the meatball ingredients, including the drained bulgar, and mix very well. Form into 1-1/2 inch balls and place on a baking sheet. (Keep your hands damp with a little water to facilitate forming the meatballs). 3>. Bake 20 minutes in a pre-heated 375øF oven, or until just cooked through.

 

Nutritional Information:

135 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (77% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 53mg Cholesterol; 172mg Sodium