Appetizer

Fesenjan Meatball Spoons with Herb-Cucumber Relish

Name: Fesenjan Meatball Spoons with Herb-Cucumber Relish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz ground chicken thigh; 1/4 cup finely grated yellow onion, squeezed dry; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tbsp panko breadcrumbs; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided; 1 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock; 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 1 tsp honey; 1 pinch saffron threads, steeped in 1 tbsp hot water; 6 little gem or small butter lettuce leaves; 1/4 cup finely diced Persian cucumber; 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Tender chicken meatballs are simmered in a velvety walnut and pomegranate molasses sauce scented with saffron and cinnamon, the flavors of Iran's famous festive stew. Each is served in a crisp little gem leaf with a cool, lemony herb relish.

647cal per serving 40gprotein 29gcarbs 43gfat 20min prep 20min cook 2serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this