Greek Meatballs with Roasted Red Peppers and Mint
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Makes about 16 meatballs

Based upon the hallmarks of Greek cooking - roasted red peppers, mint, oregano, and feta cheese - these meatballs are so resonant in flavor that you can simply serve them in their own juices.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
    • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
    • 2 tablespoons chopped oregano
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry, and chopped
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    Method: 

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix beef, feta cheese, parsley, mint, oregano, lemon juice, lemon pepper, salt, garlic and peppers together in a large bowl, blending in cheese until no large crumbles remain. Using a 2-ounce scoop (1/8 cup) to measure, roll into 16 meatballs and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until browned and cooked through, about 25 minutes.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:Serving size: 1 meatball, 90 calories (25 from fat), 3g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 25mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 8g protein
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