Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 14 of 17 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Lentil | 1/2 cup cooked (99g) | 115 |
| Pomegranate | 1/2 cup seeds (87g) | 72 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Mint | 2 tbsp fresh (3g) | 2 |
| Tarragon | 1 tsp dried (0.5g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Meat | not in our table | 0 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- MEAT BALLS
- 1 cup Lean ground beef
- 1 med Onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1 pch Cayenne pepper
- SAUTE
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1/2 cup Finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 4 x Cloves garlic, crushed
- ADDITIONS
- 1/2 cup Finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup Finely chopped mint leaves
- 1/2 cup Lentils, washed And soaked overnight
- 1 tsp Tarragon
- 1/4 tsp Chili powder
- 3 tbl Pomegranate syrup
- 8 cup Water
Directions
Mix thoroughly the meat, onion, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne. Form into small balls. In a saucepan, saute the meatballs in the oil over medium heat, gently turning them over until they begin to brown.
Stir in the coriander leaves and garlic and saute for a further few minutes; then add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan, and cook over medium heat for about 1 hour. Serve immediately.
Category:Iraqi Recipes
Category:Iraqi Soups