Spiced lamb meatballs subtly sweetened with raisins sit atop fragrant, yellow-hued jeweled rice with pops of pomegranate and herbs in this flavorful middle eastern-inspired dinner (gluten-free, dairy-free option).
Ingredients for Lamb Meatballs With Jeweled Rice Recipe
1 pound Ground lamb
1/4 cup Golden raisins
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon Ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Saffron threads
1/4 cup Hot water
1/4 cup Shelled raw pistachios
1/4 cup Slivered almonds
1 tablespoon Butter or ghee
1/2 Medium onion, dicecd
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Basmati rice
1/4 teaspoon Ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1.75 cup Vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon Orange zest
1/4 cup Golden raisins
1/4 cup Pomegranate arils
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1/4 cup Fresh mint, roughly chopped
1 cup Plain greek yogurt
1/2 Juice from medium orange
Nutrition value
635
calories per serving
18 g Fat43 g Protein72 g Carbs8 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
18g
Protein
43g
Carbs
72g
Fiber
8g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
72g
Protein
43g
Fiber
8g
Fats
Fat
18g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
240mg
Iron
7mg
Vitamin A
662mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
7mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
87mcg
Vitamin B12
1mcg
Vitamin C
47mg
Vitamin E
6mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
154mg
Manganese
3mg
Phosphorus
418mg
Selenium
29mcg
Zinc
5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment