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Baked Meatballs with Orzo in Roasted Pepper Sauce

 

Ingredients 

• meatballs
• 500 grams (1.1 pound) ground beef
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon each: smoked paprika, dried oregano, cumin
• 1 garlic clove, minced or grated
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons ricotta
• also
• 200 grams (7 ounces) orzo
• 150 grams (5 ounces) grated mozzarella
• 1 eggplant, sliced into small cubes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 250 milliliters (1 cup) chicken stock
• olive oil
• 1 small jar roasted bell peppers
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon each (seasoning): smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried basil, chili flakes
• salt + black pepper
• fresh thyme, for sprinkling

Directions

1. In a high speed blender add crushed tomatoes, stock, roasted peppers and tomato paste. Blend until smooth.
2. Place the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and mix well to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes. In the meantime, cut the eggplant, slice the shallot and mince the garlic. Add the beef, egg, garlic, ricotta, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to the breadcrumbs. Mix just until combined, using your hands. Roll the meat into 2-tbsp size balls. In a large oven-proof skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, remove from skillet.
3. In the same skillet, add shallot and garlic, cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add 3 tbsp olive oil, then the eggplant cubes. Cook for 5 minutes, then add in orzo. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in tomato sauce, salt, pepper and the seasoning. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 8 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir from time to time with a wooden spoon. If needed, add a little bit of water. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Add meatballs to the sauce, simmer for 5 minutes or until the orzo is al dente. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh thyme. Place in the oven until the mozzarella is melted and golden, about 10 minutes. Serve!

Air Fryer Salmon with Mustard Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 4 salmon fillets, skin OFF or ON, I keep the skin ON for easier handling (fillets should be about 4 to 6 ounces each)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary finely chopped
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• lemon slices for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat Air Fryer to 400˚F.
2. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
3. Pat dry the salmon filets with paper towels; season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
5. Spread the mustard mixture over the filets.
6. Lightly spray the tops of the salmon filets with cooking spray.
7. Transfer salmon to air fryer basket and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through. Salmon is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 145˚F.
8. DO NOT crowd the basket; cook the filets in batches, if needed.
9. Remove salmon from air fryer; transfer to a serving plate and let rest for about 5 minutes.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon slices.

Cauliflower Side Dishes

 

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