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Marvellous guilt-free meatballs

Makes 4 serves

Ingredients

• 400 g trim beef mince
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  
• 1 medium brown onion, diced
  
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
  
• 1/2 cup finely cut spring onions
  
• 1/4 cup finely cut coriander
  
• 50 g low-fat tasty cheese, shredded
  
• 2 cubes vegetable stock
  
• Olive oil

Method

1. Place the vegetable stock in very little hot water to melt.

2. Put the onion and garlic in a saucepan with some olive oil and cook until soft and brown.

3. Add the pine nuts. Cook until lightly coloured.

4. Place all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and use your hands to mix.

5. Shape the mixture into small balls about 3 cm in size.

6. Place the meatballs on a plate, cover with cling wrap and place in the fridge for about 20 minutes.

7. Add a small amount of olive oil onto a pan and cook the meatballs until golden brown.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Difficulty rating: Easy


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