Weekly budget menu

Serves 4

• 500g lamb mince
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1tbsp Moroccan seasoning
• Small handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1 chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 1tbsp olive oil

For the beans:

• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1 tin tomatoes
• 1 tin cannellini beans
• 1 small tin chickpeas

1. For the meatballs, mix the mince, onion, seasoning, parsley and chilli together in a bowl. Season, and using your hands, shape the meat into small meatballs.
2. Fry the meatballs, turning regularly, for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and browned all over.
3. For the beans, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for a further 3 minutes. Stir in the beans and chickpeas and simmer for 10 minutes. To serve, spoon the bean mixture into bowls and top with the meatballs.

Fat 20.8g Sat. Fat 8.2g Carbs 7.3g Energy 322kcal
Protein 26.8g Sodium 0.02g Sugar 1.34g Fibre 2.13g