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Mexican meatball bake

We've cut back on the saturated fat in this cheesy Mexican meatball bake by using reduced-fat cheese and light sour cream. Plus, it's high in fibre, protein and iron and low in sodium.

  • Hands-on time: 15 mins
  • Time to make: 40 mins
  • Serving: 6 people
Ratings: 2.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken breast mince
  • 250g packet frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed of excess liquid
  • 1 cup fresh multigrain breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 400g bottle passata
  • 555g can reduced-salt baked beans
  • ²⁄³ cup grated reduced-fat mozzarella
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • ½ cup light sour cream
  • 1 fresh green chilli, sliced
  • ½ cup coriander leaves
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 160g mixed salad leaves, to serve
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 2–litre (8–cup) flameproof and ovenproof rectangular casserole dish. Combine the chicken, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg white, cumin and garlic in a bowl. Season with cracked black pepper. Roll the meatball mixture into 16 meatballs.

    2 Place prepared dish over a medium heat. Spray with olive oil. Add the meatballs; cook, turning, for 3–4 minutes, or until browned. Next pour over the passata and the baked beans, and top with grated cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.

    3 Top with avocado, sour cream, chilli, coriander leaves and pumpkin seeds. Serve with salad.

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