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Correo Electrónico
Raciónes: 12
Ingredientes
- 1 small onion, peeled and cut into quarters
- 1 1/2 cups shelled, roasted, unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish (may substitute shelled hazelnuts)
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 cups packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped (1 large bunch)
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh tarragon (1 small bunch)
- Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 pounds lean ground lamb (can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs or fish fillets) or ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, melted unsalted butter or ghee (clarified butter)
- Basil or mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
- For the glaze:
- 3/4 cup pomegranate molasses, such as Sadaf brand
- 1/4 cup honey (may substitute molasses)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 124g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 395 | |
| Calories from Fat 278 | 70% |
| Total Fat 31.32g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 9.05g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.23g | |
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium 671mg | 28% |
| Potassium 366mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 13.32g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 7.04g | 5% |
| Protein 16.0g | 26% |
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