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Lamb Meatballs & Parmesan Polenta

Lamb Meatballs & Parmesan Polenta

with Steamed Green Beans & Rocket
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Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on July 08, 2026
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Calories
678 kcal
Protein
40.3g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Wheat

Sure to keep you nice and warm, the creamy mash and lamb meatballs will do the trick. And, because we think you can have the best of both worlds, the steamed zucchini and rocket salad will also keep dinner time crisp and light.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

250 g

Lamb Mince

1 packet

Fine Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy)

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

2

Garlic

1 packet

Green Beans

1 packet

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

Instant Polenta

(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat)

1 packet

Rocket Leaves

1 packet

Passata

Not included in your delivery

1 piece

egg

(Contains: Eggs)

1 cup

milk

(Contains: Milk)

1 cup

water

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk)

Energy (kJ)2840 kJ
Calories678 kcal
Fat31.8 g
of which saturates16.5 g
Carbohydrate56.1 g
of which sugars15.5 g
Dietary Fibre6.9 g
Protein40.3 g
Sodium781 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1

• Trim green beans. 
• Finely chop garlic. 

Prep the meatballs
2

• In a medium bowl, combine lamb mince,  
garlic & herb seasoning, fine breadcrumbs and 
the egg.
• Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls of 
mixture into small meatballs. Transfer to a plate. 
You should get 4-5 meatballs per person. 


Little cooks: Join the fun by helping combine the 
ingredients and shaping the mixture into meatballs! 
Make sure to wash your hands well afterwards. 

Cook the meatballs
3

• In a large frying pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive 
oil over medium-high heat. 
• Add meatballs, turning, until browned and cooked 
through, 8-10 minutes (cook in batches if your pan 
is getting crowded).
• Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Add passata and a splash of water. Gently stir to 
combine and simmer until slightly thickened,  
1-2 minutes.  

Steam green beans
4

• While the meatballs are cooking, add green beans 
and a splash of water to a microwave-safe bowl, 
then cover with a damp paper towel. 
• Microwave on high until just tender, 2-4 minutes.
• Drain, then return to the bowl and cover to  
keep warm.

Make the polenta
5

• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the 
water, milk and a generous pinch of salt and bring 
to the boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium, then slowly whisk in 
instant polenta. Cook, stirring, until smooth and 
thickened, 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, then add Parmesan cheese, 
the butter and a good pinch of pepper. Stir until 
melted.

Finish & serve
6

• In a second medium bowl, combine rocket leaves 
and a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil. Season  
to taste.
• Divide Parmesan polenta between bowls. Top with 
steamed green beans and lamb meatballs. 
Spoon over any remaining sauce. 
• Top with rocket to serve. Enjoy!


Little cooks: Take the lead by tossing the salad! 

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