2cupsmedium grain ricecook per instructions on bag or use rice cooker
2.5cupswater
¾cupvermicelli
1tablespoonbutter
1teaspoonolive oil
1teaspoonsalt
Meatballs
1lbground beef
1lbground lamb
3yukon gold potatoes
1medium red pepper
½white onion
6garlic cloves
½cupparsleyreserve a little for garnish
½cupcilantro
1tablespoonchicken bouillon
2tablespoontomato paste
2tablespoonolive oil
1tablespooncumin
1.5teaspooncoriander powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
2teaspoonsalt
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Instructions
Rice
Start by soaking your rice for 30 minutes.
In a separate pot, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the vermicelli and toast for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Add the rice, water, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.
Metaballs
Chop your red peppers.
Dice your onions, crush your garlic and roughly chop your cilantro and parsley.
Add your onions, garlic, red pepper, parsley and cilantro to your blender and combine. Then run through a sieve or cheesecloth to get rid of excess water. Reserve one tablespoon of the veggie mixture for your sauce.
Mix your veggie mixture with your meat and add in your salt, pepper, and spices.
Form your meatballs and set aside.
Sauce
Remove your meatballs and add a little oil to the pan on medium heat and add in your tablespoon of reserved veggie mixture and tomato paste. Sauté for two minutes or until the tomato paste develops a deep red hue.
Add in your water, chicken bouillon and simmer for 4 minutes. I love the roasted chicken better than bouillon brand.
Add in your meatballs and potatoes. Simmer covered on medium heat until the potatoes are tender to the fork.
Top with parsley and serve over the vermicelli rice.
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Nutrition Facts
Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta)
Serving Size
400 grams
Amount per Serving
Calories
712
% Daily Value*
Fat
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
85
mg
28
%
Sodium
1054
mg
46
%
Potassium
736
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
80
g
27
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
883
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
66
mg
7
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.