20 mins prep time
20 mins cook time
Serves 4 people
15g NUTS PER SERVE

Ingredients

  • 500g lean lamb mince
  • ½ cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1 tsp ground cumin powder
  • ½ tsp ground coriander powder
  • 60g pistachios kernels, chopped
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove crushed garlic, extra
  • Pinch chilli powder
  • 700ml tomato passata (puree, no added salt, if available)
  • ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Method

  1. Place the lamb mince, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, coriander, pistachios and pepper in a large bowl and mix until fully combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into walnut sized balls and place on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  3. While the meatballs are chilling, heat a saucepan over medium heat. Spray lightly with oil spray and add the extra garlic and chilli powder. Cook, stirring for 1 minute then add the tomato passata. Simmer for 10 minutes and set aside.
  4. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 5 minutes, turning regularly until golden and nearly cooked through.
  5. Pour over the tomato sauce and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrients per serve
Energy 1985 kJ
Protein 34 g
Fat 26 g
Saturated fat 8 g
Carbohydrate 23 g
Sugars 9 g
Dietary fibre 5 g
Sodium 315 mg
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