Swap cocktail sausage for these meaty bites, they’re packed full of flavour and they’re ready in less than 30 minutes. Taken from Slimming World’s summer plan, they’re better for you than you might think.
Ingredients:
800g extra lean minced beef
4 spring onions, finely chopped
½ an apple, peeled, cored and grated
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
6-8tbsp of finely chopped dill
4tbsp finely chopped tarragon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Low calorie cooking spray
Grated lemon zest and chopped parsley, to garnish
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
Place the mince, spring onions, apple, garlic, lemon zest and chopped herbs in a bowl and, using your fingers, mix until well combined. Season well and shape into walnut-sized balls.
Spray a large ovenproof frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat.
Add the meatballs and gently stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
Serve warm, garnished with lemon zest and chopped parsley, or allow to cool then pack in an airtight container for a sunny picnic.
Syns per serving:
Extra Easy: ½
Original: ½
Green: 13
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