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Chicken Bulgur Meatballs

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Chicken Bulgur Meatballs

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Health Score:
79 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 20 min.
Ready in
Calories:
447
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

70 percent of the daily niacin requirement is in one serving alone. This ensures that your child's metabolism functions smoothly. The B vitamin is also important for the skin, nerves and all cell nuclei.

The balls are accompanied by a carrot-tomato sauce with parsley. This is also a great addition in terms of additional vitamins, minerals and secondary plant substances.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie447 cal.(21 %)
Protein32 g(33 %)
Fat19 g(16 %)
Carbohydrates35 g(23 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.5 g(18 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D1 μg(5 %)
Vitamin E3.6 mg(30 %)
Vitamin K8.9 μg(15 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin12.2 mg(102 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate60 μg(20 %)
Pantothenic acid2.1 mg(35 %)
Biotin14.1 μg(31 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.1 μg(37 %)
Vitamin C1.2 mg(1 %)
Potassium453 mg(11 %)
Calcium60 mg(6 %)
Magnesium89 mg(30 %)
Iron4.9 mg(33 %)
Iodine6 μg(3 %)
Zinc4.1 mg(51 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.6 g
Uric acid181 mg
Cholesterol222 mg
Complete sugar2 g
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
160 grams fine Bulgur
300 milliliters Vegetable broth
2 onions (each about 50 grams)
2 Tbsps Canola oil
2 tsps mild Ajvar (about 15 grams)
1 tsp ground Cumin
salt
peppers
2 eggs
1 tsp ground paprika (sweet)
300 grams ground chicken
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 large Bowl, 1 Pot (with lid), 1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Skillet, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Small bowl, 1 Fork, 1 Hand mixer, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Parchment paper

Preparation steps

1.
Chicken Bulgur Meatballs preparation step 1

Place bulgur in a large bowl. Boil broth in a pot, pour over bulgur and let soak for 30 minutes.

2.
Chicken Bulgur Meatballs preparation step 2

Meanwhile, peel the onion and chop finely.

3.
Chicken Bulgur Meatballs preparation step 3

Heat oil in a skillet and cook the onions until translucent.

4.
Chicken Bulgur Meatballs preparation step 4

Add onions to bulgur. Season with ajwar, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix everything well and let cool slightly.

5.
Chicken Bulgur Meatballs preparation step 5

Meanwhile, place the eggs in a bowl and whisk together with the paprika.

6.
Chicken Bulgur Meatballs preparation step 6

Add to the bulgur along with the chicken. Thoroughly beat with a hand mixer.

7.
Chicken Bulgur Meatballs preparation step 7

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. With moistened hands, form chicken mixture into small balls and place on sheet. Bake on middle rack of preheated oven at 180°C (fan 160°C, gas: mark 2-3) (approximately 350°F) until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Then place meatballs on a hot grill (or grill pan) and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes more.