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Correo Electrónico
 Moraccan Meatballs with Preserved Lemon |
Ingredientes
- 16oz (500gr) ground beef
- 2 tbs minced shallot
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 2 tbs dried parsley
- 2 tbs dried bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups (12oz, 360gr) chicken stock
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbs dried parsley
- 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 preserved lemon, rinsed, pulp removed and rind cut into strips
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 310g | |
| Calories 448 | |
| Calories from Fat 229 | 51% |
| Total Fat 25.8g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 5.84g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 209mg | 70% |
| Sodium 224mg | 9% |
| Potassium 850mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 41.89g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 25% |
| Sugars 14.98g | 10% |
| Protein 17.44g | 28% |
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