Creamy Lemon Pork Pasta with Peas
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Easy
Serves:
4
Energy
1645kj
390kcal
Pork Mince Koftas with Pitta and Tzatziki
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Full of flavour and incredibly versatile, these koftas are made with British pork mince. Great value, and on the table in under 30 minutes – delicious!
This recipe is part of our budget-friendly collection, made up of recipes that will feed a family for under £1.50 a portion*.
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 8-10 mins
Serves: 4
Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky
Ingredients
500g lean pork mince (5% fat)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and freshly chopped or crushed (or 1 tablespoon garlic paste)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground paprika
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons rapeseed oil
2 medium tomatoes, deseeded and diced
1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped or grated
1 small bunch freshly chopped mint or parsley, optional
4 pittas, warmed
To serve:
200g shop bought tzatziki
Tossed green salad leaves or fresh chopped vegetables (cucumber, sweet peppers, etc)
Method
Step 1
In a large shallow bowl, put the mince, garlic, oregano, paprika, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice. Season, if required, and gently mix to combine.
Step 2
Using slightly damp hands, divide the mixture into 16-18 small meatballs, and mould or shape 3 meatballs each onto 6-8 short metal or wooden skewers (soaked in water for up to 20 minutes).
Step 3
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add kebabs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until the kebabs are brown all over and any meat juices run clear. Alternatively, cook under a preheated moderate grill for 8-10 minutes, turning once, or on a prepared BBQ.
Step 4
While the skewers are cooking, in a medium bowl, mix the tomato and onion together with the remaining lemon juice, season and set aside.
Step 5
To assemble, spread a spoonful of the tzatziki over each pitta. Top with a handful of salad leaves over each pitta. Add a pork skewer, then garnish the tomato and onion mix.
Step 6
Sprinkle the parsley over each pitta and serve with the rainbow vegetables (for the children) and a side salad (for the adults).
Each serving provides
Based on lean pork mince (5% fat)
20%
Fat
7.1g
10%
Saturates
3g
15%
Sugars
6.2g
7%
Salt
0.85g
14%
% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g:
584kJ,
138kcal,
2.5g fat,
1.1g saturates
Each serving provides:
42g Protein,
36g Carbohydrate,
5.4g Fibre
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary
Method
Step 1
In a large shallow bowl, put the mince, garlic, oregano, paprika, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice. Season, if required, and gently mix to combine.
Step 2
Using slightly damp hands, divide the mixture into 16-18 small meatballs, and mould or shape 3 meatballs each onto 6-8 short metal or wooden skewers (soaked in water for up to 20 minutes).
Step 3
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add kebabs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until the kebabs are brown all over and any meat juices run clear. Alternatively, cook under a preheated moderate grill for 8-10 minutes, turning once, or on a prepared BBQ.
Step 4
While the skewers are cooking, in a medium bowl, mix the tomato and onion together with the remaining lemon juice, season and set aside.
Step 5
To assemble, spread a spoonful of the tzatziki over each pitta. Top with a handful of salad leaves over each pitta. Add a pork skewer, then garnish the tomato and onion mix.
Step 6
Sprinkle the parsley over each pitta and serve with the rainbow vegetables (for the children) and a side salad (for the adults).
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