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A light, nutrient-packed dish that proves lean pork deserves a place on your plate.
This Aromatic Pork Meatballs with Lemon and Cannellini Bean Broth is fresh, simple, and ideal for warmer weather. Pairing lean 5% pork mince with delicious fibre-rich cannellini beans and veggies makes a delicious well-rounded balanced bowl that everyone can enjoy.
Recipe courtesy of Rob Hobson @RobHobsonNutritionist
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20-23 mins
Serves: 4
Cooking Skill: Easy
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the pork mince, breadcrumbs, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, fennel seeds, and beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper and combine gently. Shape into 20 small meatballs.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning regularly, for 3–4 minutes until browned all over.
Step 3
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in the cannellini beans and hot stock. Simmer for 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
Step 4
Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Season to taste, add a squeeze of lemon juice, and stir in the fresh basil.
Step 5
Serve hot with chunk of wholemeal sourdough and lemon wedges on the side or serve with a spoonful of brown rice to soak up the broth and make it even more filling.
2243kj
534kcal
%
12g
%
2.5g
%
5.6g
%
0.83g
%
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the pork mince, breadcrumbs, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, fennel seeds, and beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper and combine gently. Shape into 20 small meatballs.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning regularly, for 3–4 minutes until browned all over.
Step 3
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in the cannellini beans and hot stock. Simmer for 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
Step 4
Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Season to taste, add a squeeze of lemon juice, and stir in the fresh basil.
Step 5
Serve hot with chunk of wholemeal sourdough and lemon wedges on the side or serve with a spoonful of brown rice to soak up the broth and make it even more filling.
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