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.
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