Spanish Meatballs
Spanish meatballs
Serve: 4
Ingredients
- 500g lean pork mince
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 red chilli, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 400g can butter beans drained
- A bunch of parsley, chopped
Method:
In a large bowl, combine pork with salt and pepper.
Form into small meatballs.
Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the meatballs and fry for 5 mins, until golden brown.
Push the meatballs to one side of the pan and add sauté onions and chilli.
Cook for about 5 mins until the vegetables have softened.
Add in l garlic and paprika. Stir for a minute before adding tomatoes.
Cover with a lid and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
Stir in the butter beans, and seasonings to taste.
Simmer for a further 10 mins.
Stir in chopped parsley and serve with crusty bread if desired.
Macros per serve
Cals 440
Protein 30g
Fat 18g
Carbs 30g
Fibre 8g
Health Benefits of Ingredients
Lean pork mince: high-quality protein, B vitamins, zinc, iron supports muscle and energy metabolism.
Butter beans: plant-based protein and fibre gut health, satiety, blood sugar regulation.
Chilli & paprika: antioxidants, capsaicin may boost metabolism, anti-inflammatory.
Onion & garlic: immune support, antioxidant compounds.
Tomatoes: vitamin C, lycopene antioxidant, heart health.
Parsley: vitamin K, vitamin C, antioxidants bone health and immune support.