A hearty meal, this one. Super comforting in the cooler weather and very satisfying my friends!
I’d LOVE to hear from you if you have tried my recipes, or simply see a pic of your creations. Don’t be shy little ones! It makes my heart feel full to know that I am serving you, and maybe even inspiring you to try something new.
All my love,
Kristy x
ingredients
veg balls
400g organic tinned lentils (drained + washed)
1/2 red onion diced finely
1 clove garlic diced finely
2 tbsp rice crumbs (gluten free) *you can also use GF breadcrumbs
1/4 cup organic red wine
1/4 tsp mustard
good pinch dried oregano
sea salt + cracked black pepper
1 grated carrot
tomato sauce
good glug of evoo
1/2 red onion
1 clove garlic
400g chopped organic tomatoes
1 tbsp organic tomato paste
good pinch dried italian herbs
good handful spinach leaves
fresh basil, or oregano
sea salt + cracked black pepper
quinoa spaghetti (gluten free)
method
Preheat the oven to 190C. Line a flat baking tray with paper.
Make your balls first. Fry the onion + garlic in a little evoo, until translucent. You’ll then need a blender or food processor. Blitz all of the veg ball ingredients (except for the grated carrot). Pulse a few times until the mixture comes together nicely. Don’t over do it. You still want some texture, not puree!
Empty the mixture into a bowl and stir through the grated carrot. Shape into generous balls (roughly makes 10). Place balls on your prepared tray and bake for 30 mins. Set aside.
In the meantime, heat the evoo in a deep frypan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to cook for a minute.
Add the tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir through. Add the italian herbs, sea salt + pepper. Cook for around 30 mins or until thick + reduced.
Whilst you are waiting for the tomato sauce, get your spaghetti on – with a drizzle of evoo + a pinch of sea salt in the water. Cook as per packet directions.
Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce in the pan + heat through. Stir through the spinach to wilt. Scatter with fresh basil leaves.
Serve a large spoonful on top of spaghetti (around 3 meatballs).
Sprinkle with parmesan shavings (make sure it’s vegetarian) and serve.
