By Ashley Jocketty
Pomegranate and Pistachio Meatballs
4 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
These meatballs are not only gorgeous, delicious and super easy to make, but they are also packed with antioxidants and nutrients, making this the perfect weeknight dinner. Serve over couscous, rice or quinoa.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:33:20 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
46
Low
Glycemic Load
16
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories491 kcal (25%)
Total Fat23.4 g (33%)
Carbs34.5 g (13%)
Sugars18.2 g (20%)
Protein36.8 g (74%)
Sodium1296.3 mg (65%)
Fiber3.2 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Meatballs
1 poundground turkey
beef or lamb
½ cuponion
minced
2cloves garlic
minced
½ tspcumin
½ tspcoriander
½ tspcinnamon
1 tspsalt
½ tsppepper
¼ cuppistachios
crushed
¼ cupbreadcrumbs
¼ cupparsley
chopped
1egg
Sauce
½ Tbspolive oil
3 Tbsponion
minced
1 ½ cupspomegranate juice
½ cupchicken broth
3 Tbsppomegranate molasses
salt
pepper
1 tspcornstarch
1 ½ tspwater
To Serve
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a wire rack. Grease rack with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2
Add all meatball ingredients to a large bowl. Mix gently until combined, making sure not to over-mix. Portion meatballs using a medium cookie scoop. Roll into smooth balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, 2-3 minutes. Pour in pomegranate juice, chicken broth and pomegranate molasses. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer until reduced in half, about 8-10 minutes. Season with allspice, salt and pepper.
Step 4
Mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Pour into the sauce to thicken it up. Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet and coat in the sauce. To serve, top with Pom seeds, pistachios and parsley.
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