PISTACHIO AND POMEGRANATE MEATBALLS (KUFTEH-YE PESTEH-O ANAR)
Pistachios add their signature flavor to these turkey meatballs. Serve them as wraps with lavash flat bread and plenty of fresh herbs.
Provided by Najmieh Batmanglij
Categories Dinner Lunch Meatball Persian New Year Pistachio turkey Breadcrumbs Herb Cilantro Tarragon Parsley Pomegranate Pomegranate Juice Peanut Free Dairy Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 24-30 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- To make the meatballs: Place all the ingredients, except the ground turkey and egg, in a food processor and pulse until you have a grainy paste. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the turkey and egg. Lightly knead with your hands for a few minutes (do not over-mix). Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Generously oil a wide, non-reactive baking dish, large enough to fit 24 meatballs, (about 12 x 14 in/30 x 35 cm) and set aside.
- Remove the turkey mixture from the fridge and shape into walnut-sized balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each, using an ice-cream scoop). Place the meatballs in the baking dish and brush well with oil. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until bottoms of the meatballs are lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, in another mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the glaze.
- Spoon the glaze over the meatballs and bake for another 5 minutes to infuse them with the flavor of pomegranate.
- Garnish with the pomegranate arils and serve warm with the sauce. These meatballs are perfect for wrapping with sprigs of fresh basil in lavash bread or green lettuce.
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Jose Heredia
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! The only change I made was to add a bit more spice. I will definitely be making these again.
Lilly Coykendall
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
James Dotterweich
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more liquid to the mixture.
Brian Kirui
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pomegranate, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The flavors were well-balanced and the meatballs were very moist.
ayyan Ahmed
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful.
Negin Noori
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Harry Bryan
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! The only change I made was to add a bit more spice. I will definitely be making these again.
Amanullah Jan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Kholekile Ncombo
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more liquid to the mixture.
MAHI hakaishian
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pomegranate, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The flavors were well-balanced and the meatballs were very moist.
Zeeshan Arif
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful.
Ripon Ahmed RS
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
mukhalal sah
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! The only change I made was to add a bit more spice. I will definitely be making these again.
Narayan chaulagain Chaulagain
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Hina Nazar
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more liquid to the mixture.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pomegranate, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The flavors were well-balanced and the meatballs were very moist.
Muhammad Aushraf
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful.
Princess Amirah
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Gian Bukeni
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect, and they were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Rizpah Mwanawatia
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and ground meat. The meatballs are flavorful and moist, and the pomegranate seeds add a nice tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.