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Whole Wheat Moroccan Chicken Meatballs

1 hr 30 min
1 hr prep
30 min cook
Serves 6
Unsaved Whole Wheat Moroccan Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

Serves 6

  • 2 lb lean ground chicken
  • 5 each H‑E‑B 100% Whole Wheat Sliced Bread, cut into small pieces
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped fine
  • 1/3 cup(s) fresh mint, chopped fine
  • 6 oz Zwïta Smoky Traditional Harissa
  • 1/2 cup(s) cold water
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed to taste
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper, plus more as needed to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl combine chicken, bread, eggs, cilantro, mint, harissa paste, water, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9x13 inch oven-safe baking dish liberally on all sides. Scoop and roll meatballs to standard size, approximately 3 oz. balls.
  3. Place in baking dish and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until browned and internal temperature reaches at least 165ºF.
  4. Remove from oven and cool before serving. Serve with red sauce or yogurt. For a complete meal, serve over rice or pasta. Season to taste as needed.

Nutrition

16gCarbs
17gFat
33gProtein

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories340
  • Calories
    • 340
  • Total Fat
    • 17g
    • 26%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 4g
    • 20%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 190mg
    • 63%
  • Sodium
    • 760mg
    • 32%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 16g
    • 5%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 4g
    • 16%
  • Total Sugars
    • 3g
  • Protein
    • 33g
  • Vitamin A
    • 4%
  • Vitamin C
    • 2%
  • Calcium
    • 8%
  • Iron
    • 15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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