Pesto zoodles with meatballs by Hara Korakaki

Hara Korakaki always comes with the most imaginative and healthy recipes!Have you heard of zoodles?Actually,they are noodles made of vegetables and escpecially from zucchini,using a spiralizer.

Recipe

• For the meatballs:
• 1/2kg beef mince meat
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 gloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano 
• 4 tbsp oat flour
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley 
• pinch of salt and pepper 
• For the pesto:
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 tsp soya sauce 
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Start by mixing the meatball ingredients until well combined and use your hands to form into balls (about 3cm each). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and bake the meatballs for approximately 25 minutes – until they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Prepare pesto by blending in a food processor until all the ingredients are combined but still has texture. Then spiralize 3 large zucchini and cook in a pan on medium heat until soft. Toss with pesto, divide into 3 bowls and top with the meatballs. Enjoy!

For more ideas like the one I’ve just published follow Hara’s food blog here.

Eleni Kadigkou Xx