Name: Greek meatballs with risoni salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 800g lean beef mince; 1 small red onion, grated; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 40.00 ml oregano leaves, chopped; olive oil cooking spray; 1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 437.50 ml risoni pasta; 1 tomato, quartered, deseeded, roughly chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 125.00 ml flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Greek meatballs with risoni salad

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Prep Time:
20 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
30 minutes

Budget-friendly flavorful meatballs that are easy, healthy, and sure to please even the pickiest eaters!

Ingredients:

800g lean beef mince
1 small red onion, grated
40.00 ml oregano leaves, chopped
olive oil cooking spray
1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced
437.50 ml risoni pasta
1 tomato, quartered, deseeded, roughly chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
125.00 ml flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Instructions:

In a bowl, blend together the mince, onion, garlic, and oregano. Season generously with salt and pepper. Thoroughly mix the ingredients. Shape the mixture into small balls using tablespoons.
Heat a large, non-stick frying pan with oil over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in batches, shaking the pan occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through.
Prepare the lemon dressing by mixing lemon rind, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and garlic in a large bowl. Cook the risoni in a pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain and stir it into the lemon dressing. Add tomato, onion, oregano, and parsley, then season with salt and pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.
Serve the delicious risoni salad in bowls and generously top with savory meatballs for a delightful meal.

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