Middle Eastern Meatballs
1/4 cup raisins
3/4 pound lean ground sirloin
1 cup frozen chopped onion
1 egg white
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons non-fat, plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Preheat broiler. Mix raisins, ground sirloin, diced onion, egg white, cinnamon and cumin together. Roll mixture into meatballs about 2 inches in diameter and place on a foil-lined tray. Makes 10 meatballs. Broil 5-inches from heat for 5 minutes, turn over and broil for another 3 minutes. A meat thermometer should read 155 degrees.
Divide into two portions and serve over couscous. Mix the yogurt and cucumber together and spoon evenly over the meatballs. Sprinkle the parsley on top, (if using).
Yield 2 servings.
Per serving: 420 calories (37% from fat), 17.3 g fat (6.9 g saturated, 7.6 g monounsaturated), 113 mg cholesterol, 37.7 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 4.1 g fiber, 166 mg sodium.
