Slow-Cooked Pork & Apple-Meatball Risoni Bake
with Lemony Salad & Parmesan
- Gluten(Wheat)
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Milk
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Eggs
Our Slow Cook recipes are perfect for those cold nights - switch on your oven and get ready to cook low and slow to pack maximum flavour. We know you’ve probably had your fair share of pork meatballs, but have you had them with juicy apple rolled into the mixture? Trust us, you’re going to love it, especially in a cheesy and herb-infused risoni, baked and warmed to be eaten as soon as it comes out of the oven. *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!*
Ingredients
1
leek
1
carrot
½
lemon
½
apple
1 packet
pork mince
1 packet
fine breadcrumbs
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); )
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
1 packet
Risoni
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); May be present: Soy, Eggs)
½ bottle
cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 bag
salad leaves
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
Not included in your delivery
1
olive oil
1
egg
(Contains: Eggs; )
½ tbs
plain flour
(Contains: Gluten; )
1.5 cup
water
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. • Thinly slice leek. Finely chop carrot. Zest lemon to get a pinch, then slice into wedges. Grate apple (see ingredients) and squeeze out any excess moisture using a paper towel. • In a medium bowl, combine pork mince, fine breadcrumbs, the egg, garlic & herb seasoning, grated apple and a pinch of salt. • Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls of mixture into small meatballs (4-5 per person). Transfer to a plate.
• In a large ovenproof pot, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook meatballs, turning, until browned, 3-4 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). Transfer to a plate.
TIP: The meatballs will finish cooking in step 3!
• Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook leek and carrot, stirring, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. • Add the plain flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken-style stock powder and the water. Season generously and bring to the boil. • Return meatballs to the pot. Cover with lid or tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof pot, transfer mixture to a baking dish instead!
• Remove lid or foil from the pot, then add risoni and stir to combine. • Re-cover with lid or tightly with foil and bake until liquid has absorbed, 25-30 minutes.
• Remove pot from the oven. Stir in cream (see ingredients), the butter, lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season to taste and set aside, uncovered, to rest for 5 minutes. • Meanwhile, combine salad leaves, a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil in a medium bowl. Season to taste.
TIP: Add a splash of water if the sauce looks too thick.
TIP: Resting the dish ensures risoni is extra creamy!
• Divide slow-cooked creamy pork and apple meatball risoni bake between bowls. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. • Serve with lemony salad and remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!
