
Oh, happy days! With a heavenly combination of colourful roast pumpkin toss and a sticky-sweet cherry glaze slathered over beef meatballs, this is a modern and delicious union that will be happily devoured by all. *This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 40g carbohydrates per serving.* *The recent wet and cold weather across New Zealand has impacted our regular supply of fresh ingredients and as such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!*
1 packet
peeled pumpkin pieces
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
2 clove
garlic
1
tomato
1
cucumber
1 packet
Cherry Sauce
(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Fish, Cashew, Almond, Sesame, Soy)
1 packet
beef mince
1 packet
fine breadcrumbs
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); )
1 bag
spinach & rocket mix
olive oil
½ tbs
balsamic vinegar
1
egg
(Contains: Eggs; )

• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. • Place peeled pumpkin pieces on a lined oven tray and sprinkle over 1/2 the garlic & herb seasoning. • Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. Spread out evenly, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
Little cooks: Help with sprinkling over the seasoning and tossing the pumpkin.

• While the pumpkin is roasting, finely chop garlic. Roughly chop tomato and cucumber. • In a small bowl, combine cherry sauce, the balsamic vinegar and a splash of water.
Little cooks: Take charge by combining the sauces!

• In a medium bowl, combine beef mince, fine breadcrumbs, the egg, garlic, remaining garlic & herb seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. • Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls of mixture into meatballs (4-5 per person). Transfer to a plate.
Little cooks: Join the fun by helping combine the ingredients and shaping the mixture into meatballs!

• In a large frying pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, turning, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). • Remove pan from heat, then add the cherry sauce mixture, tossing the meatballs to coat.
TIP: Add a splash more water if the glaze looks too thick.

• Meanwhile, combine spinach & rocket mix, tomato, cucumber, roasted pumpkin and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

• Divide roast pumpkin salad between plates. Top with balsamic cherry-glazed beef meatballs. • Spoon any remaining glaze over meatballs to serve. Enjoy!