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    Albondigas - 3 Points


    Source of Recipe


    WW Crockpot Recipes

    Recipe Introduction


    4 Servings

    List of Ingredients




    1/2 pound ground beef 4% Fat
    1/2 onion -- minced
    2 cloves garlic -- minced
    1/4 cup instant rice -- uncooked
    1 large egg
    Salt and pepper -- to taste
    4 ounces green chiles -- chopped, canned, drained
    1 carrot -- shredded
    14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes -- canned
    4 cups hot water
    2 cups lowfat beef broth -- or water
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped or cilantro

    Recipe



    In a bowl, combine beef, onion, garlic, rice, egg, salt and pepper to taste.

    Form into 1 1/2" meatballs.

    Place chilies and shredded carrots in bottom of slow cooker.

    Spoon tomatoes evenly on top.

    Place meatballs on top of tomatoes.

    Pour in water, broth, oregano and parsley or cilantro.

    Cover and cook on LOW 5 1/2 to 6 hours.

    Garnish this popular Mexican soup with sprigs of fresh cilantro or mint,
    and serve with flour tortillas (points extra)

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    Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 180 Calories; 4g Fat (23.3%
    calories from fat); 9g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 53mg
    Cholesterol; 320mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 2
    1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.


 

 

 


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