Unicorns in the Kitchen · by Shadi Hasanzadenemati
Persian Pistachio Meatballs (Koofteh Pesteh)
NUTRITION · PER SERVING60M COOK
CAL 25%·PRO 52%
CARBS 23G19% OF CAL
3G FIBER17G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 34G62% OF CAL
9G SAT25G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Persian meatballs blending ground beef with pistachios, pomegranate, and warm spices like turmeric and mint. Fragrant and subtly sweet from the fruit.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 ½ cup Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Unsalted
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp dried mint
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup parsley (chopped)
- ¼ cup tarragon (chopped)
- ¼ cup dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- ⅓ cup pomegranate molasses
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp pomegranate arils
- 3 tbsp Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Unsalted (chopped)
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
CAL 25%·PRO 52%
CARBS 23G19% OF CAL
3G FIBER17G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 34G62% OF CAL
9G SAT25G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 40m
- Sodium
- 566mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 617mg
- Calcium
- 54mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 566MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.