Mini Meatballs with Spinach & Tahini Dip Wraps

Gluten, Grains, Dairy, Egg and Nut Free

Finger food at its best. Healthy, fresh and full of flavour. This meal is one that is on a regular rotation at our table. For the salads we use whatever is in season and what is in the fridge. It’s a favourite for lunch the next day too.

INGREDIENTS:

MINI MEATBALLS

• 600g premium beef mince *(see notes)
• 50g coconut aminos ** (see notes)
• 1½ x teaspoons ground cumin
• 1½ x teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 x teaspoon himalayan salt
• 1 x teaspoon ground pepper
  
  SPINACH AND TAHINI DIP:
  
• 50g diced leek
• 1 x clove garlic diced
• 30g extra virgin olive oil
• big handful spinach
• 2 x tablespoons water
• 50g tahini
• 20g sunflower seeds
• 2 x tablespoons lime juice
• pinch cayenne powder
• pinch himalayan salt
  
  WRAP IT UP ***
  
• 1 x iceberg lettuce
• 2 x roma tomatoes (diced)
• 2 x lebanese cucumbers (diced)
• 2 x carrots (diced or grated)
• 2 x sticks of celery (diced)

METHOD:

MINI MEATBALLS

1. Preheat oven to 180℃.
2. Place all meatball ingredients into a bowl and mix together.
3. Roll into balls about 3cm in diameter and place onto a lined baking tray.
4. Cook for about 25mins until golden brown.
5. Remove from tray and set aside in a bowl.

SPINACH AND TAHINI DIP (CONVENTIONAL)

1. In a medium sized saucepan, place oil leek and garlic and cook until softened.
2. Add spinach and water stirring until wilted.
3. Set aside and cool slightly.
4. Blend spinach mixture and all other ingredients in a food processor or hand blender until smooth.
5. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
   

SPINACH AND TAHINI DIP (THERMOMIX)

1. Add leek and garlic in bowl and blend 15 secs speed 6.
2. Add oil and cook 30 sec/ 80°/speed 2.
3. Add spinach plus 2 tablespoons water and cook 30 sec/ 80°/speed 2.
4. Blend remaining ingredients for 30 secs speed 6.
5. Check consistency and blend again if needed.
6. Store in an airtight contain in the fridge.

WRAP IT UP

• Place all salads ingredients into bowls and serve for everyone to help themselves.

NOTES:

* Use any kind premium mince to make the meatballs (Beef, pork, lamb or chicken).
** Tamari or soy sauce can be used as a substitute.
*** These are the salads we like to use but use whatever are favourites’ at your table. Think avocado, or any roasted vegetables you may already have cooked up.