Ajvar Meatballs
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
357 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Ajvar Meatballs
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Juicy Ajvar meatballs simmered in a zest tomato sauce. Meal-prep them. Put them into the freezer or eat them right away. You will want to make them again and again.
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Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup ajvar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup chopped dill
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp Coriander
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup flour of your choice banana, quinoa, all-purpose, etc.
Zesty Tomato Sauce
- ½ cup ajvar
- 15 oz can tomato sauce (make sure it is your favorite tomato sauce, as the tomato sauce will be the dominating flavor.)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, ajvar, egg, dill, parsley, and all the spices, salt, and pepper and mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Next, add the flour of choice. Mix once more until everything is mixed well.
- When ready, form the meat mixture into meatballs with your hands. If the meat mixture is too sticky, wet your hand with water.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil (just a drizzle) and place each meatball on the surface of the pan. Cook until the bottom of the meatball is golden brown (about 2-3 minutes). Flip the meatballs and repeat them. The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 165°F.
- Once the meatballs are golden brown, add the tomato sauce, ajvar, ½ cups of water, salt, and pepper to taste and gently stir to incorporate the ingredients. Cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes.
TO SERVE:
- Place the meatballs over a bed of buttery rice, alongside quinoa, or inside a rustic Italian bread to create an ajvar marinara meatball sub. The options are endless, do whatever makes you happy! :)
Notes
- ***I used banana flour in this recipe to keep it gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4meatballs
Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
1198mg
(50%)
Potassium
1394mg
(40%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1401IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1198mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1394mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1401IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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15 reviews
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