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Meatballs with Romesco Sauce
Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Steamed Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground round
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 hamburger bun (preferably whole wheat), split and toasted
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 (12-oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 3 Tbsp sliced almonds
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Combine beef, eggs, onion, salt, pepper, and 1 crumbled bun half in a large bowl; shape into 18 (1½-inch) meatballs.
- Brown meatballs, in batches, in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes.
- Process 2 Tbsp oil, remaining bun half, roasted peppers, nuts, vinegar, and paprika in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Pour sauce over meatballs in skillet. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until meatballs are done; serve over spaghetti.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 12 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 3 broccoli crowns, cut into spears
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Steam broccoli in a steamer basket over simmering water 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
330
|
255
|
585
|
| Fat (g) | 22 | 3 | 25 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 24 | 11 | 35 |
| Carb (g) | 8 | 51 | 59 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 390 | 223 | 613 |
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