Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Quince and Saffron Broth
This simmered dish pairs quince, peeled and wedged with saffron threads, ground lamb and onion, grated. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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