Vegetarian Balls

Vegetarian Balls (Vegetarian)

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup dried lentils (any colour is fine), rinsed and drained • ½ cup dried chickpeas, rinsed and drained • ¼ cup wholegrain breadcrumbs • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp oregano • 1 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 egg • 2 TBSP olive oil • ½ large red onion, diced • 6 frozen pieces spinach (serves 4) These can be eaten hot or cold, added to meals in place of meatballs, put in a wrap, or used in a lunchbox. These are high in fibre to stay regular and fuller for longer. CALORIES PROTEIN FATS CARBOH YDRATES 125 8g 2.5g 24g 1.5g 8.5g

Contains: SUGARS FIBRE

Method:

DIFFICULTY RATING

Based per serve

1. Boil chickpeas and lentils until soft, (40 minutes), then sift out the water 2. Fry spinach in non-stick pan on low heat until defrosted 3. In a food processor or blender, blitz lentils, chickpeas, egg, oil, spinach, breadcrumbs and spices together 4. If consistency is too wet, add breadcrumbs, if it’s too dry, add a little more oil 5. Serve as is or store in fridge for up to 4 days.

LUNCH: 6

A time for families to connect, healthy evening meals are great for the brain and the body.

Letting children plan and prepare meals provides a great learning experience and also encourages children to eat the food they have prepared.

Practice mindful eating by avoiding meal time with the television or other distracts going on. It has also been shown that children are more attentive at meal times if their ‘playtime’ is scheduled beforehand.

Parents’ habits at the dinner table are one of the most important role models for children, so eating the same food as them can help.

Insurance Advisers