Easy, healthy and very budget-friendly, these meatballs are packed with flavour and guaranteed to please the fussiest of palates!
Ingredients
- 800g lean beef mince
- 1 small red onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon oregano leaves, chopped
- olive oil cooking spray
Risoni salad
- 1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 3/4 cups risoni pasta
- 1 tomato, quartered, deseeded, roughly chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon oregano leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Method
- Step 1Combine mince, onion, garlic and oregano in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls.
- Step 2Spray a large, non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, in batches, gently shaking pan, for 8 to 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Step 3Make risoni salad: Meanwhile, combine lemon rind, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and garlic in a large bowl. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain and add to lemon juice mixture. Add tomato, onion, oregano and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Step 4Spoon risoni salad into bowls. Top with meatballs and serve.
Nutrition
2648 kj
Energy
15g
Fat Total
6g
Saturated Fat
5.3g
Fibre
52.6g
Protein
102mg
Cholesterol
142mg
Sodium
67.6g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Kirrily La Rosa
- Image credit: John Paul Urizar
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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