Greek Meatballs & Risoni
One of my go-to weeknight meals!
This recipe is a one pot wonder that is packed full of flavour and a recipe that I know your whole family will love!
The meatballs go perfectly with the risoni and beans, and then the creamy feta on top makes the dish!
I like to add lots of green beans to this dish as well as spinach so you can hide the greens from your kids!!!
A lot of my followers make this regularly, so I know you’re going to love it!
Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Meatballs:
500g lamb mince
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped
Onion grated
1/2 tsp cumin
1 TBS Oregano
1/4 block Feta, crumbled
Salt & pepper
1 TBS olive oil
3 garlic cloves crushed
1 TBS oregano
1 cup risoni
1 x can crushed tomatoes
Chicken stock - 2 cups
1 TBS tomato paste
1/2 lemon squeezed
Green Beans, trimmed & halved
Handful spinach
1/4 block feta crumbled & fresh parsley to garnish
Method:
Mix all ingredients for the meatballs together and then roll into individual balls
In a pan (that has a lid) over high heat, add some olive oil and fry the meatballs until browned all over. Set aside.
In the same pan, heat the olive oil over a medium heat with the crushed garlic and oregano. Cook for a few mins
Add the risoni and stir
Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste and lemon juice and stir. Add the meatballs back in
Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low and simmer with a lid on for 30 mins. Give it a stir halfway
When there is about 10 minutes to go, add in the beans and spinach and stir. Place the lid back on
After 30 mins, the liquid should have been absorbed by the pasta. Give it another stir
Crumble feta all over and fresh parsley
Serve & enjoy!
