Meatballs in Saffron-Almond Sauce

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 3 (1-ounce) slices whole-grain bread divided
• 1/2 pound ground round
• 1/2 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup blanched almonds toasted
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 (14 1/4-ounce) can no-salt-added beef broth
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º.

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 350º 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.

Serving Size: 3 meatballs and 2 tablespoons sauce