It’s another seasonal recipe! This is a recipe I can take no credit for, because it’s one that my boyfriend introduced me to that has become a personal favourite. He makes it with pork, but it works really well with meatless mince and is a nice way for me to enjoy the foods I eat alongside my family. It’s also seasonal because it uses apples, onion and parsley, all of which contribute to the slightly sweeter flavour. So, why not have a go at this meatless and seasonal recipe this Autumn?
This recipe is what I make for 4 people, but you may want to use more or less depending on your appetite and needs!
Ingredients:
- 400g meatless mince
- 2-3 apples – I tend to use cooking apples, but regular apples work too.
- 1 small white onion
- 40g breadcrumbs – this is a rough estimate, so I suggest you put a bit in at a time and then mix to see what the consistency is like.
- Handful of parsley
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Method:
- Firstly, preheat your oven to 180°C/356°F/Gas Mark 4.
- Next, peel your apples and chop them finely. You want very small cubes of apple. Place to one side.
- Finely chop your onion. Add half to a frying pan with some olive oil and cook until translucent.
- Finely chop your parsley and add to a mixing bowl.
- Add your cooked and raw onion and your apple to your bowl. Add in your meatless mince.
- Add your breadcrumbs about 10g at a time, mixing in between. You want a squishy mixture that holds together. The mince I use (the meatless farm) holds together without any additional binding agent like egg, but depending on what you use, you may have to add a binding agent like flax egg, aquafaba or egg.
- Add your salt, pepper and nutmeg and give your mixture a final mix, making sure that everything is combined. At this stage, I’d recommend taking a small piece of your mixture and making it into a flat disc to fry quickly in a pan, just to see if you’ve got the flavours you want! I often end up adding a little bit more seasoning after this step.
- Next, roll up your meatballs. Depending on the size of the meatballs, you can make between 8 and 16, but of course this may vary depending on some of the quantities you’ve used above!
- Drizzle a large baking dish with some olive oil and add your meatballs. Make sure you move them around so that they get an even coating of oil. Pop them into the oven for about 30 minutes, turning them after 15.
- Once they’re done, serve with a tomato sauce and some spaghetti. All done! Enjoy.
I hope that you enjoyed this recipe! It’s super easy to do and is a great option for my meatless friends who want to enjoy a familiar meal. As always, let me know how you get on with this meal, and enjoy.
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