Fesenjan-Inspired Pomegranate Meatballs

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 14
Fesenjan-Inspired Pomegranate Meatballs perfect for a dinner party
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Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Bulgar wheat ( read Note )
1/2 cup boiling water
3/4 lb ground lamb
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 medium yellow onion , finely minced ( I use a food processor to prep the onion , walnuts and fresh mint all together )
1/4 cup walnuts , finely ground
1 teaspoon cumin seed , lightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg , lightly beaten
3 tablespoons of fresh mint , chopped
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
fresh mint leaves
pomegranate molasses
plain yogurt ( thick or Greek ) ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
600
Sugar
5g
Fat
47g
Fesenjan-Inspired Pomegranate Meatballs are the perfect dish to add flair to your dinner party menu. This dish has its roots in Persian cuisine and combines ground lamb and beef with traditional Middle Eastern spices and pomegranate molasses. The meatballs are baked to juicy perfection, and their rich flavors are perfectly matched by the sweet and tart pomegranate molasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve with a side of plain yogurt.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350F(180C).
2.In a large bowl, combine bulgar with boiling water and let sit until soft, about 15 minutes.
3.In the same bowl, add ground lamb, ground beef, minced yellow onion, finely ground walnuts, lightly crushed cumin seed, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground cloves, freshly ground black pepper, salt, egg, fresh mint, and pomegranate molasses.
4.Mix well all of the ingredients into a meatball mixture.
5.Form the mixture into golf-sized meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet.
6.Bake for 25 minutes.
7.Serve hot with mint leaves, pomegranate molasses, and plain yogurt as desired.

PROS

Fesenjan-Inspired Pomegranate Meatballs are a unique Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for entertaining guests.

The ground lamb and beef mix creates a savory and rich flavor, while the pomegranate molasses adds a sweet and tangy note that complements the spices well.

CONS

This dish may be a bit heavy for some because of the quantity of meat.

It takes 25 minutes to bake, which may be longer compared to other meatball recipes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish offers moderate health benefits owing to the presence of walnuts, cumin, cinnamon, and pomegranate molasses.
Walnuts provide healthy fats and nutrients essential for heart health, while cinnamon and cumin can help regulate blood sugar levels.
Pomegranate molasses has high antioxidant content and can contribute to healthy digestion and less inflammation.

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