Meatballs,basil,red pepper sauce Recipe

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This healthy recipe is low in fat, gluten and dairy free, and can be enjoyed with pasta, quinoa or simply on its own.

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Servings: 4
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Ingredients

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  • 500 g lean minced meat (pork, chicken or turkey)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 3 large red peppers, cut in half, seeds removed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stick, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the pepper halves on a baking tray under the grill for about 20 minutes (alternatively bake in the oven slightly longer at gas mark 5) turning halfway. Take out of the oven, let cool a little and remove as much of the skin as possible. Chop the peppers roughly and set aside.
  2. To make the meatballs, combine the meat, basil, 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon tomato puree, season and stir well. Form little balls, heat up 2 tablespoons of oil and fry the meatballs on a medium heat for about 6-7 minutes turning often. Set aside.
  3. To make the sauce, in a saucepan heat up 2 tablespoons of oil, add the bay leaf, onion, 1 garlic clove, celery and tomato, stir and let simmer for 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook for another 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of tomato puree, season, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf, add the peppers and puree. Add the meatballs, heat up briefly if required and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 208g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 184  
Calories from Fat 124 67%
Total Fat 14.04g 18%
Saturated Fat 1.95g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Potassium 426mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.4g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 12%
Sugars 6.99g 5%
Protein 2.03g 3%
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