LEMON & FENNEL PORK MEATBALLS

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Meatballs are always popular and these are served with toasted pine nuts and vibrant kale, making a vitamin C-rich dish that's 2 of your 5-a-day

Provided by Charlie Clapp

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely sliced
2 x 400g cans plum tomatoes
1 lemon , zested and cut into wedges
500g pork mince
2 tsp fennel seeds
250g kale
25g pine nuts , toasted
crusty bread or mashed potato, to serve (optional)

Steps:

In a medium pan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook for 5 mins. Tip in the tomatoes with a splash of water, increase the heat and allow to bubble for 15 mins.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lemon zest, mince, fennel seeds and a good pinch of seasoning. Mix well, then shape into walnut-sized balls.
Heat the remaining oil in a lidded frying pan over a medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown for 5 mins, then pour the tomato sauce into the pan. Simmer for 10 mins, then add the kale, cover with a lid and cook for 5 mins more until wilted. Season to taste, and scatter over the pine nuts. Serve with the lemon wedges, for squeezing over, and crusty bread or mash, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium