Steamed Italian Style Meatballs
Enjoy a lighter, healthier version of classic Italian meatballs with this simple steamed recipe. Lean beef and pork mince offer a great source of protein, while fresh parsley aids digestion and garlic provides prebiotic benefits for your gut. The gentle steaming method, combined with heart-healthy olive oil, makes this a nutritious and flavorful choice.
Avg. Recipe Cost (US)
$4.95
Avg. Recipe Cost (UK)
£2.55
Nutritional Information (approx)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Fats: 20 g
- Carbs: 40 g
- Fibre: 6 g
Tags
Dinner
Ingredients
- 50/50 lean pork/beef mince - 9 oz. (250g)
- bread of choice - 2-3 slices (soaked in water)
- small chili pepper - 1 (deseeded and chopped)
- garlic clove - 1 (finely chopped)
- fresh parsley - 1 handful (finely chopped)
- olive oil - 1 ½ tbsp.
Preparation Instructions
- 1. Soak the bread in water for about 10 minutes.
- 2. Place the meat mix in a bowl. Squeeze out excess water from the bread and add to the meat. Season with salt and pepper. Next add the chopped chili (but use only half if it is very hot), garlic, parsley and 1 tbsp. olive oil. Using your hands mix everything together.
- 3. Bring a pot of water to the boil, placing a plate on top instead of the lid. Once water has boiled, grease the plate with ½ tablespoon of olive oil and add in ¼ cup of boiling water.
- 4. Next, using wet hands form meatballs about the size of a cherry tomato and place on the plate. Carry on until you’ve used all the meat. At this stage, add in a little bit more boiling water to the meatballs, but make sure not to cover them. Finally, cover the meatballs with a place or lid and stream for 30-35 minutes.
- 5. Once ready, serve with pasta and an extra sprinkle of