MINI MEATBALLS WITH BROWN RICE SALAD

What you’ll need

FOR THE MEATBALLS

500 g beef mince

½ green pepper, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp dried mixed herbs

1 tsp paprika

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 egg

cup oats

2 tbsp olive oil

FOR THE BROWN RICE SALAD

2 cups cooked brown rice ½ cup olive oil

4 tbsp balsamic vinegar 4 tsp lemon juice

2 tsp mustard

½ red onion, finely chopped ½ cucumber, chopped 4 radishes, thinly sliced 2 feta wheels

TO SERVE

180 g tub red-pepper hummus ½ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted

Steps to success

FOR THE MEATBALLS

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the mince, pepper, onion, garlic and spices in a bowl. 2

Add the tomato paste, egg and oats and mix until it comes together. Season generously. 3

Shape the mixture into small balls, arrange on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. 4

Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.

FOR THE BROWN RICE SALAD

5

Place the rice in a large bowl, and whisk the wet ingredients together and season. 6

Stir the dressing through the rice. 7 Add the remaining ingredients and toss.

FOR A TAKEAWAY LUNCH

8

Place the brown rice salad in a lunch box with a few meatballs on top. Put the hummus and pumpkin seeds in separate containers.