Almond & Lemon Zest Green Beans
Crisp-tender green beans tossed with toasted almonds, garlic and lemon zest for a quick, bright side dish.
Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)
Albondigas are a beloved component of Spanish tapas, featuring juicy meatballs made from pork, beef, or a combination of both.
These meatballs are seasoned with garlic, parsley, and a hint of Spanish paprika, then simmered in a rich tomato or almond sauce. The combination of herbs and spices infuses the meatballs with traditional flavours, making them a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for sharing.
Method
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- In a large bowl, mix together ground meat, minced garlic, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- For the tomato sauce, sauté additional garlic and onion in the same skillet, then add crushed tomatoes, a pinch of sugar, and season to taste. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Ingredients
- 5ml Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 Egg beaten
- 400g Tomato crushed
- Olive Oil for frying
- 100g Breadcrumb
- 30ml Parsley chopped Fresh
- 1 Onion chopped
Notes
For an authentic touch, add a small amount of finely chopped almond to the tomato sauce for a subtle nuttiness. Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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