Artichoke and lentil salad with meatballs
For a speedy dinner on a budget, whip up this artichoke and lentil salad. Topped with hearty meatballs, it’s a great feed for the whole family.
Serves
4
Prep
10m
Note: + Cooling time
Cooking
15m
Ingredients
- 1 pita bread or tortilla
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 500g pkt frozen Coles Beef Meatballs
- 2 tsp balsamic glaze
- 2 cups (300g) frozen broad beans
- 400g can lentils, rinsed, drained
- 400g can artichoke hearts, drained
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested, juiced
- 80g fetta, crumbled
Method
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the pita bread or tortilla on a baking tray. Spray with olive oil spray. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, turning occasionally, for 5 mins or until golden brown and crisp. Set aside to cool. Break into pieces.
STEP 2
Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs, turning, for 8-10 mins or until cooked through. Add balsamic glaze. Cook, tossing, for 1 min or until caramelised.
STEP 3
While the meatballs are cooking, cook the broad beans in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 mins or until heated through. Refresh under cold water. Drain well. Peel and place in a bowl. Add the lentils, artichoke, mint, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
STEP 4
Divide the salad among serving plates. Top with meatballs and sprinkle with fetta and bread pieces.
Dietary information
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