Meatballs With Fava Beans And Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Fava Beans And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed; 7 tbsp oil; 14 oz frozen fava beans; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 3 tbsp chopped mint; 2 lbs lean ground beef or lamb; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 None egg; 2 None onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 14 oz cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 tsp sugar; 4 tbsp chopped parsley, plus additional sprigs, to garnish

Servings: persons

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
7 tbsp oil
14 oz frozen fava beans
1 cup Greek yogurt
3 tbsp chopped mint
2 lbs lean ground beef or lamb
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 None egg
2 None onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
14 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 tsp sugar
4 tbsp chopped parsley, plus additional sprigs, to garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Toss the potatoes with 3 tbsp of the oil and a little salt. Place in a single layer in a baking pan. Roast for about 45 mins until deep golden, turning once or twice.
2
Cook the beans in boiling water for 3 mins. Drain and squeeze the beans out of their white skins. Mix the yogurt, mint and a little salt and pepper and transfer to a small serving dish.
3
Mix the ground meat, tomato paste, mustard, egg, 1/2 the onions and the garlic. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Shape into 8 meatballs.
4
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs on all sides until cooked through. Remove from the pan. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in the pan. Add the remaining onions and garlic and saute for 3 mins. Sprinkle with the sugar and season with salt and pepper.
5
Add the meatballs, beans, tomatoes and parsley to the pan and cook for 5 mins until heated through. Garnish with parsley sprigs. Serve with the potatoes and mint yogurt.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed, 7 tbsp oil, 14 oz frozen fava beans, 1 cup Greek yogurt, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Fava Beans And Tomatoes 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.

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Meatballs With Fava Beans And Tomatoes

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