Chicken Meatballs With Vegetable Mash Recipe

Name: Chicken Meatballs With Vegetable Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g chicken mince; 50 g dried apricots, finely chopped; 3 None onions, finely diced; 1 None garlic clove, finely diced; 4 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 None red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped; 2 tbsp quark; 1 tbsp sunflower oil; 500 g celeriac, peeled and finely diced; 250 g frozen spinach; 200 ml orange juice; 800 g carrots, peeled and finely diced; 2 cm piece ginger, peeled and grated; 2 tbsp butter; None None Sesame seeds and flaked almonds, to garnish

Servings: persons

500 g chicken mince
50 g dried apricots, finely chopped
3 None onions, finely diced
1 None garlic clove, finely diced
4 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 None red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp quark
1 tbsp sunflower oil
500 g celeriac, peeled and finely diced
250 g frozen spinach
200 ml orange juice
800 g carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 cm piece ginger, peeled and grated
2 tbsp butter
None None Sesame seeds and flaked almonds, to garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 200u00b0F. Mix the chicken, apricot, 1 onion, the garlic, parsley, chili and quark (or whipped cream cheese or mascarpone) together and season. Shape into 8 small oval shaped patties. Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan, add the meatballs and sear for 5-6 mins, turning. Place the pan in the oven for 15-20 mins.
2
Meanwhile, bring 4 tbsp water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1 onion, the celeriac and spinach. Cover and gently simmer for 12-15 mins until tender. In a separate pot, bring the orange juice to a boil, add the carrots, remaining onion and ginger to the pan and season. Simmer for 6-8 mins until tender. Add 1 tbsp butter to each pot of vegetables then mash.
3
Divide the vegetables and meatballs between 4 plates and sprinkle with sesame seeds and almonds.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g chicken mince, 50 g dried apricots, finely chopped, 3 None onions, finely diced, 1 None garlic clove, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Meatballs With Vegetable Mash falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Meatballs With Vegetable Mash

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