Spanish Meatballs with Beans and Greens

Name: Spanish Meatballs with Beans and Greens
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Spanish, European
Ingredients: 2 slices stale white bread crust trimmed; 425 grams garbanzo beans or white kidney beans; 1 liters chicken stock; 1 Handful fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 6 servings Crusty bread, to pass; 1 egg, beaten; 2 Tbsps EVOO; 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 340 grams ground beef; 340 grams ground pork; 1 large bundle flat lacinato kale or other dark greens such as escarole, stemmed and chopped or thinly sliced; 118 milliliters milk, to soften bread; 1 Spanish onion, chopped; 3 Tbsps grated onion; 1 round tablespoon smoked sweet paprika; 1 Handful fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped; 1 red chile pepper, seeded and chopped; 6 servings Salt and pepper

Spanish Meatballs with Beans and Greens might be just the European recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. This main course has 594 calories, 34g of protein, and 33g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of cilantro leaves, egg, chicken stock, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Soak the bread in milk to soften in a small dish.

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Meatballs

Bread

Milk

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Oven

Place the beef and pork in a mixing bowl. Squeeze out the milk from the bread and crumble into small bits as you add to bowl.

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Bread

Beef

Milk

Pork

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Mixing Bowl

Sprinkle the meats with salt and pepper, and add the onions, paprika, garlic, egg, cilantro and parsley.

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Salt And Pepper

Cilantro

Paprika

Parsley

Garlic

Onion

Egg

Mix thoroughly.

Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil spray and bake until crispy on the outside, about 20 minutes.

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Roll

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For the greens and beans: Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat.

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Greens

Beans

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Dutch Oven

Add the garlic, chiles and onions. Season with salt and pepper, and stir for 5 minutes. Wilt in the greens, and add the stock and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and add the meatballs. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Meatballs

Chili Pepper