Meals in minutes- literally. NO standing over a hot stove or pan, no high cost or stress. The whole family loved this one - super easy on a lazy Thursday night when the fridge is looking sad.
All fairly standard pantry and fridge ingredients for families on all budgets- and perfect for the whole family. A great BLW starter, that the adults also love, served with salad.
High in fibre, calcium and omega - 3 fats - low in effort and cost- what more can you ask for?
TIP 1: Double the recipe and freeze for an easy option.
TIP 2: Use a set of scales and reset it as you add each ingredient so you know you have the right amount
Baked Tuna and Vegetable Balls
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30minutes Serves: Family of 4 - serve with salad
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Grater
- Scales
- Oven and oven tray
Ingredients
- 200g canned tuna- in brine or Springwater - mostly drained
- 135g or a medium zucchini - grated
- 150g carrot or medium carrot - grated
- 100g grated tasty cheese (you can use low fat if you have cholesterol issues)
- 70g gluten free or regular SR flour (whole meal if using regular)
- 50g ginger grated
- 75g brown onion grated
- 1 egg
- Olive oil for greasing tray
Method
- Heat oven to 180c and grease the oven tray with olive oil
- Mix all ingredients into a bowl until well mixed
- Create balls just larger than a walnut with a spoon or your hands and place on an oven tray. Mix should make around 30.
- Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until crisp.
- Eat warm, cold or freeze for another day!