Meatballs with lentils and spice

Name: Meatballs with lentils and spice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: Pack 12 quality meatballs or vegan alternative (I like pea protein); 1 Pack pre-cooked, flavoured lentils; 1 Tin chopped tomatoes with garlic and herbs; 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce or Henderson's; 80g Spinach; Pinch chilli powder.

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:40min

A really simple dish, rich in protein , dietary fibre and B12. Opt for good quality, low fat meat balls. This recipe uses pre-cooked vac packed lentils - choose a flavoured variety like Aldi French inspired, Jamie O Lovely Lentils or a Merchant Gourmet pack. Great for week night dinners - make it ahead and leave in fridge for up to 4 days. Re-heat once. Cost of meal £4.94

Updated at: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:19:27 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories327.8 kcal (16%)

Total Fat16.4 g (23%)

Carbs26.9 g (10%)

Sugars11.6 g (13%)

Protein18 g (36%)

Sodium1469.2 mg (73%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

12meatballs

Pack, quality, or vegan alternative, I like pea protein

1 Packpre-cooked lentils

flavoured

1Tin chopped tomatoes with garlic and herbs

1 TbspWorcestershire sauce

or Henderson's

80gspinach

chilli powder

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Step 2

Brown the meatballs in a large non-stick frying pan for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, chop the spinach reasonable finely. Combine the pack of lentils, tinned tomatoes, chili powder, Worcestershire or Henderson's in a bowl with the spinach.

Step 4

Place the browned meatballs in a ceramic oven dish and pour over the sauce. Cover with foil.

Step 5

Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil after 30 minutes and continue to bake for another 10 minutes.