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- 3/4 lb ground lamb
- 3/4 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced1 white onion, minced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp fresh chopped mint
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- (for the cauliflower)
- 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 2 tsp zahtar (Middle Eastern spice mix containing sumac, sesame seeds, cumin, coriander, anise)
- kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 166g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 349 | |
| Calories from Fat 222 | 64% |
| Total Fat 24.64g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 10.34g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium 370mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 9.03g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 1.44g | 1% |
| Protein 21.82g | 35% |
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