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Lamb and veg meatballs

Image of five hidden vegetable meatballs served on a large round platter with a small bowl of tomato dipping sauce and cutlery on the side
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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Makes: 24
 
Serves: 6
Dairy free
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Nut free
Image of five hidden vegetable meatballs served on a large round platter with a small bowl of tomato dipping sauce and cutlery on the side
  • 2 serves of vegetables per 
  • serving
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Ingredients

600g lean lamb mince
2 zucchinis, grated
2 carrots, grated
1 onion, finely diced
2 large handfuls baby spinach, finely chopped
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
2 eggs
1 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
Pinch of salt

Savvy swaps

You can swap:

Fresh spinach
2-3 cubes frozen spinach, cooked and drained

Tips

  • Choose lean lamb mince instead of regular fat to reduce saturated fat intake.  
  • Lamb provides iron. Iron supports your immune system. 
  • This is a simple recipe that kids can help make. They are more likely to eat things they have helped make. 

  • This recipe is a great way to use up vegetables that are a bit old. 
  • You don’t have to peel the carrots, just wash well. 
  • Leftovers can be frozen for another meal or used in a wrap.

  • Buy ‘Odd Bunch’, ‘I’m Perfect’ or ‘Imperfect Picks’ carrots and zucchini to save money. 
  • You can make your own breadcrumbs by blending or grating leftover bread crusts. 

Method

Step 1
Pre-heat the oven to 200oC. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Step 2
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until combined.

Step 3
Shape into golf ball sized balls and place on the baking tray.

Step 4
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through. 

Serving suggestion: Add the cooked meatballs to an oven safe dish, mix with our tomato sauce and top with a sprinkle of reduced-fat grated cheese. Place in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden.

Food safety tip: If you are packing leftovers for lunch, the meatballs need to be kept cold so pack an ice brick. 

 

Tips

  • Choose lean lamb mince instead of regular fat to reduce saturated fat intake.  
  • Lamb provides iron. Iron supports your immune system. 
  • This is a simple recipe that kids can help make. They are more likely to eat things they have helped make. 

  • This recipe is a great way to use up vegetables that are a bit old. 
  • You don’t have to peel the carrots, just wash well. 
  • Leftovers can be frozen for another meal or used in a wrap.

  • Buy ‘Odd Bunch’, ‘I’m Perfect’ or ‘Imperfect Picks’ carrots and zucchini to save money. 
  • You can make your own breadcrumbs by blending or grating leftover bread crusts. 

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