Back to school recipe ideas: Veggie-packed meatballs

Veggie-packed meatballs are another nutritious back-to-school recipe for your kids.

This recipe is delicious enough that your children will want to finish each bite. This recipe was sourced from Taste Explorers cookbook, a book by B-Well in collaboration with Munchie Monster and his colourful friends.

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Veggie-Packed Meatballs

Ingredients

• 500 grams of lean minced meat
• 1 cup finely chopped mixed veggies (carrots, bell peppers, spinach)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons Sandwich Spread
• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. In a bowl, mix the minced meat, finely chopped veggies, canola oil, sandwich spread, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.

*This recipe was provided by B-Well

Veggie-packed meatballs

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• Author: B-Well
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Category: Lunch, Dinner
• Method: Frying
• Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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• 500 grams of lean minced meat
• 1 cup finely chopped mixed veggies (carrots, bell peppers, spinach)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons  sandwich Spread
• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
   2. In a bowl, mix the minced meat, finely chopped veggies, canola oil, sandwich spread, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
   3. Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
   4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.

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