Saucy Pesto Pork Meatballs
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Saucy Pesto Pork Meatballs

Saucy Pesto Pork Meatballs

with Spinach & Rocket Couscous

These pork meatballs have a flavourful twist, can you guess what it is? It’s our favourite cheesy, nutty and herby condiment, mixed right in with the mince - pesto! This vibrant addition packs a punch with flavour. Serve these meatballs atop a fluffy couscous, coated in a rich tomato sauce for your new favourite meatball combo!

Allergens:
Gluten
•Milk
•Almond
•Cashew
•Pine Nut
•Walnut
•Gluten(Wheat)

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.co.nz/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed

Total Time35 minutes
Cooking Time30 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

3 clove

garlic

1

carrot

1 packet

pork mince

1 packet

fine breadcrumbs

(Contains Gluten; May be present Peanut, Sesame, Milk, Soy, Almond, Brazil Nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pistachio, Pine Nut, Walnut. )

1 packet

basil pesto

(Contains Milk, Almond, Cashew, Pine Nut, Walnut; )

1 sachet

beef-style stock powder

1 packet

couscous

(Contains Gluten(Wheat); )

1 packet

tomato paste

1 packet

spinach & rocket mix

1 packet

Grated Parmesan Cheese

(Contains Milk; )

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

¼ tsp

salt

¾ cup

water (for the couscous)

1 tsp

brown sugar

20 g

butter

(Contains Milk; )

¼ cup

water (for the sauce)

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)3415 kJ
Calories816 kcal
Fat46.6 g
of which saturates15.7 g
Carbohydrate57.7 g
of which sugars10.1 g
Dietary Fibre6.3 g
Protein40.4 g
Sodium1487 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Large Non-Stick Pan
•Medium Pan
•Lid

Instructions

1
1

• Finely chop the garlic. • Thinly slice the carrot into half-moons.

2
2

• In a medium bowl, combine the pork mince, fine breadcrumbs, salt and basil pesto. Using damp hands, take a heaped spoonful of the pork mixture and gently shape into a small meatball. • Set aside on a plate. You should get 4-5 meatballs per person.

TIP: The pesto makes these meatballs extra tender but also delicate, so handle them carefully!

3
3

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Cook the pork meatballs until browned, 5-6 minutes (they will continue cooking in step 5). Transfer to a plate.

TIP: Cook the meatballs in batches if they don't fit in a single layer!

4
4

• In a medium saucepan, combine the water (for the couscous) and beef-style stock powder and bring to the boil. • Add the couscous, then stir to combine. Cover with a lid and remove from the heat. • Set aside until the water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork.

5
5

• Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of olive oil, if needed. Cook the carrot until softened, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add the tomato paste, brown sugar, butter and the water (for the sauce). Return the meatballs to the pan and cover with a lid or foil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 6-7 minutes. • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

TIP: Add a splash more water if the sauce is looking dry!

6
6

• Stir the baby spinach & rocket mix through the couscous, then divide between bowls. • Top with the pesto pork meatballs, spooning over the tomato sauce. • Sprinkle over the grated Parmesan cheese to serve.