Lamb meatballs
Serves: Makes 12 Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 4 scoops Ensure Neutral powder
- 500g lamb mince
- 1 brown onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition content per serve:
- Energy (Kj) - 1541
- Protein (g) - 26.8
- Fat (g) - 22.2
- Saturated Fat (g) - 11
- Carbohydrate (g) - 13.9
- Sugars (g) - 4.5
- Fibre (g) - 1
- Sodium (mg) - 158
Method:
- Add the mince, Ensure Neutral powder, onion, garlic, herbs and spices, breadcrumbs and egg into a mixing bowl and combine well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll the mixture into balls, 2 inches in diameter. Transfer to prepared tray and place in fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil at a time in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches and fry for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp on all sides.
- Serve with pita bread, prepared salad vegetables, lemon wedges and tzatziki.
Disclaimer:
The cooking process and any change in temperature, particularly when heating, may affect the product composition with the loss of certain ingredients. Physical stability of the product may be also affected.
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