3 slices whole-grain bread, divided
\n1\/2 lb. ground round
\n1\/2 lb. ground turkey
\n2 T. chopped onion
\n2 T. chopped fresh parsley
\n1\/4 tsp. salt
\n1\/4 tsp. pepper
\n1\/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
\n1 clove garlic, minced
\n1 large egg, lightly beaten
\ncooking spray
\n1\/4 C. blanched almonds, toasted
\n1\/2 C. dry white wine
\n1\/2 tsp. crushed saffron threads
\n1\/4 tsp. salt
\n1\/4 tsp. pepper
\n1\/8 tsp. ground cloves
\n2 cloves garlic
\n1 (14.5 oz.) can no-salt-added beef broth
\nChopped fresh parsley (optional)<\/p>\n
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 2 bread slices in a food processor; process 30 seconds or until crumbs are fine. Combine the breadcrumbs, beef, and next 8 ingredients (beef through egg) in a bowl. Shape mixture into 24 (1-inch) meatballs. Place meatballs on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 17 minutes or until browned. Combine 1 bread slice, almonds, and next 6 ingredients (almonds through garlic) in a food processor, and process until smooth. Spoon mixture into a skillet; add broth, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.<\/p>\n
Yield: 8 servings
\nServing size: 3 meatballs and 2 tablespoons sauce<\/p>\n
Calories: 162
\nFat: 7.9g
\nFiber: 1g<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
3 slices whole-grain bread, divided 1\/2 lb. ground round 1\/2 lb. ground turkey 2 T. chopped onion 2 T. chopped fresh parsley 1\/4 tsp. salt 1\/4 tsp. pepper 1\/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 clove garlic, minced 1 large egg, lightly beaten cooking spray 1\/4 C. blanched almonds, toasted 1\/2 C. dry white wine 1\/2 tsp. crushed saffron threads 1\/4 tsp. salt 1\/4 tsp. pepper 1\/8 tsp. ground cloves 2 cloves garlic 1 (14.5 oz.) can no-salt-added beef broth Chopped fresh…<\/p>\n