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Pork Meatballs & Parmesan Polenta

Pork Meatballs & Parmesan Polenta

with Steamed Green Beans & Rocket
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 08, 2026
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Calories
775 kcal
Protein
44.2g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

250 g

Pork 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

Tomato Sugo

(May be present: Gluten, Wheat.)

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

30 g

butter

(Contains: Milk)

1 piece

egg

(Contains: Eggs)

¼ cup

water

1 drizzle

vinegar (balsamic or white wine) (pantry)

1 cup

milk

(Contains: Milk)

Calories775 kcal
Energy (kJ)3240 kJ
Fat41.1 g
of which saturates19 g
Carbohydrate56.5 g
of which sugars15.9 g
Dietary Fibre6.5 g
Protein44.2 g
Sodium1150 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Saucepan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1
  • Trim green beans. 
  • Finely chop garlic.  
Prep the meatballs
2
  • In a medium bowl, combine pork 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 tomato sugo 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 green beans on high until just tender, 2-4 minutes. Drain green beans, then return to the bowl and cover to keep warm. 
Make the polenta
5
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the water, milk and salt and bring to the boil over
    high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and slowly whisk in polenta, then cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, then add Parmesan cheese, the butter and a pinch of pepper, stirring until melted. 
Finish & serve
6
  • In a second medium bowl, add rocket leaves and a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Divide Parmesan polenta between bowls. 
  • Top with steamed green beans, pork meatballs and rocket. 
  • Spoon any remaining sugo over the meatballs to serve. Enjoy! 

Little cooks: Take the lead by tossing the salad! 

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