Sicilian Meatballs
A new spin on this old classic the whole family will love.
3/4 cup fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 eggwhites
1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup finely grated pecorino or parmesan
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Ingredients
680g lean beef mince3/4 cup fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 eggwhites
1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup finely grated pecorino or parmesan
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Method
1. Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix until just combined.
2. Form into small meatballs with wet hands. This mixture should make between 36 and 48 meatballs.
3. Cook under the grill, about 15cm from the heat, turning once, for 6 to 8 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
4. Serve meatballs with spaghetti and fresh tomato sauce.
Notes
Nutritional info per serving
1,214 kJ (290 cal), 28g protein, 8g carbs, 1g fibre, 17g fat (4.5g sat fat), 171mg sodium
- Source:
- Prevention
- Author:
- Photographer:
- Con Poulos
