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meatballs primavera

Meatballs Primavera

Anna Chwistek
Tender meatballs simmered in a Parmesan butter sauce brightened up with lemon juice. It’s fragrant, bright and delicious, especially when paired with spring vegetables! This dish delights all the senses.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine European
Servings 4
Calories 656 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Meatballs

  • 1.1 pounds ground meat a mix of pork and beef
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried onion
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill more for serving
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter for frying

Lemon Butter Sauce + Vegetables

  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3.5 ounces green asparagus
  • 7 ounces frozen green peas
  • 1 can (9 oz/250 g) cooked broad beans
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • juice from ½ lemon
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Get your prep done before you start cooking. Mince the garlic, finely chop the onion and chop the dill.
  • To a bowl, add ground meat, egg, garlic powder, dried onions, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and dill. Mix with your hands, just until combined. Roll into 2-tablespoon sized meatballs.
  • Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium in a large skillet or pan. Add meatballs and brown all over for about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  • Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes until soft and fragrant. Add asparagus, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute. Add green peas, broad beans and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Add meatballs back to the skillet and stir in butter. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  • When ready, sprinkle with lemon juice. Turn off the heat and slowly stir in Parmesan cheese. Finish off with freshly ground black pepper, chili flakes and dill. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 656kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 36gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 2057mgPotassium: 557mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 608IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 364mgIron: 4mg
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