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Beef Meatball & Grain Salad

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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Simply Wholesome Pantry Quick Cook Grains Quinoa & Lentils
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber chopped
  • 1 red capsicum diced
  • 1 cup green beans chopped
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 1/3 cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup mint finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup almonds roughly chopped & toasted
  • 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon juice squeezed

Meatballs:

  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg lightly whisked
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix beef mince, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, parmesan, garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper until combined. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Pan-fry: Heat oil in a frying pan, cook meatballs, turning, until browned and cooked through (8-10 mins).
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Bake meatballs on a lined baking tray for 15-20 mins, until cooked.
  • Cook grains as per package instructions, simmer in water for 10 minutes. Drain, run some cold water through. Fluff with a fork.
  • Chop cucumber, capsicum, green beans, and red onion. Finely chop parsley and mint. Toast almonds in a dry pan until golden.
  • Combine cooked grains, vegetables and toasted almonds in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and season well. Serve the grain salad into individual bowls and top with meatballs.

Keywords

Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Beef