Mighty Meatballs Recipe

These little meatballs are delicious as is or served in lettuce cups or wraps. The mix of protein and a little veg makes them a nourishing and versatile lunchbox meal.
Makes: 20 mini meatballs
Ingredients
Method
- 500g minced beef
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1–2 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 1 small zucchini, grated
- Handful raw kale or spinach leaves (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh wholegrain breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp dried or 2 tbsp fresh chopped oregano
- 1 tsp dried or 2 tsp fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
- Handful fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (optional)
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