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Meatballs With Walnut Pomegranate Sauce

This American take on an Iranian classic is quick and easy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: dairy-free, Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb, Quick and Easy
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Alison Borel

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup onion grated
  • 1/2 cup parsley fresh, chopped finely
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Pomegranate Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 3/4 cup walnuts chopped finely
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses or balsamic vinegar, date syrup, or molasses
  • 1 lime zested and juiced

Instructions

Meatballs

  • Combine turkey, onion, parsley, coriander, lime zest with juice, and salt. Knead mixture together until well blended.
  • Shape meat into golf-ball sized balls and set aside.
  • Line a plate with paper towels.
  • Coat skillet with oil and bring to medium high heat. Cook meatballs three minutes until brown on all sides. Do not cook more than three minutes. (You’ll add them to the sauce to finish cooking) Drain meatballs on plate lined with paper towels.

Sauce

  • Heat oil in wide saucepan on medium high. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute for three minutes, until onion is soft.
  • Add walnuts and saute for another 3 minutes. Add cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour in both pomegranate juice and molasses. Add zest and juice of one lime. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer. Now add the meatballs and cover them with the sauce. Cover the pan and cook for three minutes more.
  • Serve hot over grain of choice. Garnished with pomegranate seeds and cilantro takes the presentation up, but it’s optional.

Notes

If you end up using pomegranate juice and molasses, the end result might be more tart than you like. Adjust the taste by adding more sweetener of your choice to get that perfect balance.

Nutrition

Serving: 4Meatballs with 1/3 cup of sauce | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 676IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13