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Sunita's 'secret veg' meatballs recipe

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Sunita's 'secret veg' meatballs

Any parent will probably be able to relate to 'Sunita' in our Food Love Story. Kids can be champion fussy eaters, especially when it comes to vegetables. Here's a genius solution: meatballs packed with under-the-radar veg. 'Sunita's' kids love them – and are none the wiser.

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  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook
  • 388 calories / serving
  • Freezable

Ingredients

  • 1½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1 medium courgette, trimmed and grated (or 1 small parsnip, trimmed, peeled and grated)
  • 250g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 250g turkey breast mince
  • 500g sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 500g Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cubed

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Each serving contains

Energy
1645kJ 388.0kcal
19%
Fat
7g
low9%
Saturates
1g
low7%
Salt
0.8g
low14%
Sugars
20g
low23%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 63.0gProtein 23.0gFibre 7.0g

Method

  1. Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan. Add the carrot, courgette and mushrooms and fry over a medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes. Tip into a large bowl and set to one side.
  2. Meanwhile heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the tomatoes and cook for 20 minutes; stir occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the turkey mince with the veg and shape into 16 balls. Heat the remaining oil in the frying pan, add the meatballs and cook, turning frequently, for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through.
  4. Boil the Maris Piper potatoes for 5 minutes, add the sweet potatoes, boil for a further 10 minutes, or until both are tender, then drain and mash.
  5. Stir the meatballs through the sauce and simmer for 1 minute. Serve with the mashed potato.
  • Little help:

    • For even more veggie goodness, defrost a couple of frozen spinach portions into the hot mash.

    • Freezing and defrosting guidelines

      Freeze meatballs and sauce only. Cook as instructed and allow to cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal and freeze for up to 1-3 months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat and serve, place on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the dish is heated through.