Hidden Rainbow Albondigas

Name: Hidden Rainbow Albondigas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 822 grams diced tomatoes, drained; 113 grams chopped green chiles, drained; 177 milliliters diced carrot; 237 milliliters fresh cilantro sprigs; 1 large egg; 454 grams pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 454 grams frozen pepper stir-fry (such as Birds Eye); 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 454 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 118 milliliters chopped sweet onion; 177 milliliters uncooked long-grain white rice, divided; 355 milliliters shredded yellow squash; 907 grams carton fat-free, less-sodium beef broth; 2 kilograms cartons fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

Hidden Rainbow Albondigas might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 260 calories, 22g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up rice, onion, chiles, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the white rice you could follow this main course with the Baked Rice Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Add pepper stir-fry to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Add carrot; saut 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chiles, and broths; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until carrot is tender.

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Place one-third of broth mixture in a blender.

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Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure lid on blender.

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Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth.

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Pour into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining broth mixture. Return to pan.

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Combine chicken, pork, squash, cilantro, 1/4 cup rice, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and egg in a food processor; process 30 seconds or until blended. Bring broth mixture to a boil. Drop meat mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls (about 45 meatballs) into broth mixture.

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Add remaining 1/2 cup rice to pan; reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until meatballs are done. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in juice.

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