Greek Meatballs
|
Amount |
Measure |
Ingredient -- Preparation Method |
|
-------- |
------------ |
-------------------------------- |
|
1 |
pound |
ground lamb |
|
1 |
clove |
garlic -- minced |
|
1 |
small |
onion -- minced |
|
2 |
tablespoons |
fresh mint leaves -- chopped |
|
1/2 |
teaspoon |
oregano |
|
1/4 |
teaspoon |
ground black pepper |
|
1/2 |
teaspoon |
salt |
|
1 |
slice |
bread |
|
1 |
whole |
egg |
|
2 |
tablespoons |
red wine |
|
3 |
tablespoons |
all-purpose flour |
| Heat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Soak bread in egg and red wine. Add lamb, garlic, onion, oregano, and mint to bread mixture. Gently mix. In a plate mix flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly roll meatballs in mixture. Place meatballs on baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes turning meatballs half way through. NOTES : If you want you can fry the meatballs in batches in olive oil. Makes 6 servings. |
| Per Serving: 264 Calories; 19g Fat (65.9% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 91mg Cholesterol; 261mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat. |