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Food > Cookbook Recipes | 6/30/10 IS Online

Greek Meatballs

From Weight Watchers’ Slow Cook It cookbook

1/2 lb. ground lean lamb
1/2 lb. ground extra-lean ground beef (5% fat or less)
1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/3 cup plain dried bread crumbs
4 Tbsp. finely chopped walnuts, divided
4 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 tsp. dried mint
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup tomato paste

Combine lamb, beef, egg substitute, scallions, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons walnuts, 2 tablespoons parsley, mint, oregano, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl. Form into 16 meatballs. Combine diced tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato paste, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Transfer meatballs to slow cooker; turn gently to coat with tomato mixture. Cover and cook 4 to 6 hours, or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of a meatball registers 160 degrees F. Divide meatballs and sauce evenly among four bowls. Serve sprinkled with remaining 2 tablespoons walnuts and 2 tablespoons parsley. Makes 4 servings.

Per serving (4 meatballs with 1/2 cup sauce): Calories 310, protein 30 g., carbohydrates 22 g., total fat 12 g., saturated fat 3 g., cholesterol 70 mg., sodium 970 mg., fiber 5 g., Weight Watchers POINTS value: 6.

Serving Suggestion
Whole-grain spelt, an old-world variety of wheat, has become more popular due to its high protein content and mild flavor. Cook 1/2 pound spelt or whole-wheat spaghetti according to package directions to serve with meatballs and sauce. The per-serving POINTS value will increase by 4.

 
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