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Chicken, courgette and basil meatballs recipe

Chicken, courgette and basil meatballs recipe

9 ratings

Created by The Tesco Real Food team

Chicken mince makes fantastic meatballs and this easy, healthy recipe also features grated courgette, which keeps the meatballs extra-juicy. If you don't have chicken mince, however, any other mince would work. A hearty yet summery family meal to add to your list! See method

Ingredients

  • 500g pack chicken mince
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 15g fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 courgette, grated
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 2 x 110g packs Mediterranean-inspired couscous
2 of your 5-a-day and high in protein

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1875kj
    445kcal     22%

  • Fat

    13g 18%

  • Saturates

    3g 15%

  • Sugars

    10g 12%

  • Salt

    1.2g 20%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 44g Protein 35.6g Fibre 5.6g

Method

  1. Put the chicken mince in a bowl with the onion, garlic, egg, half the basil and half the courgette. Season, mix well, then roll into 12 equal-sized meatballs. 
  2. Heat the oil in a lidded frying pan over a medium heat and fry the meatballs for 8-10 mins, turning carefully, until golden all over. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining courgette to the pan and cook for 1-2 mins, stirring, then pour in the chopped tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer, return the meatballs to the pan, then partially cover and simmer over a low heat for 15-20 mins until cooked through. 
  3. Meanwhile, tip both packs of couscous into a bowl and cover with 340ml boiling water. Cover and set aside for 5 mins, then fluff up with a fork. Serve with the meatballs, with the remaining basil scattered over.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines

In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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