Pork, Lemon & Herb Meatballs With Orzo Salad
This savory dish brings together juicy pork meatballs nestled in a flavorful tomato sauce, enhanced with fragrant lemon zest and earthy fennel seeds. Finished with tender kale and a sprinkling of crunchy pine nuts, this meal is a delightful balance of textures and tastes that will surely delight your taste buds. Serve this inviting dish with a side of crusty bread or creamy mash for a satisfying meal that your family will love.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g pork mince
- 1 red onion , half grated, half sliced
- 1 lemon , zested and juiced
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- a small bunch parsley , chopped
- olive oil
- 200g orzo
- 50g rocket
- 1 x 150ml pot natural yogurt
Instructions
- In a medium pan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook for 5 mins. Tip in the tomatoes with a splash of water, increase the heat and allow to bubble for 15 mins.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lemon zest, mince, fennel seeds and a good pinch of seasoning. Mix well, then shape into walnut-sized balls.
- Heat the remaining oil in a lidded frying pan over a medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown for 5 mins, then pour the tomato sauce into the pan. Simmer for 10 mins, then add the kale, cover with a lid and cook for 5 mins more until wilted. Season to taste, and scatter over the pine nuts. Serve with the lemon wedges, for squeezing over, and crusty bread or mash, if you like.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 401 calories
- Fat Content: 23 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 16 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 10 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 31 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.3 milligram of sodium
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