Spinach & Ricotta Balls In Curry Sauce
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup cooked spinach, liquid squeezed out
½ onion, chopped
420g can Edgell Four Bean Mix, drain and reserve 2 tablespoons liquid
50g toasted almonds
200g fresh ricotta cheese
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons ground coriander
Natural yoghurt
2 spring onions, finely chopped
Spray oil

Sauce:
½ onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 cups water
1 cup thick tomato puree
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste no added salt


METHOD:
1. Place spinach, onion, drained Edgell Four Bean Mix, reserved liquid, almonds, ricotta, breadcrumbs, egg and coriander into a food processor and process until combined.

2. Form mixture into 20 balls.

3. Spray a non-stick pan with oil, add onion, curry powder, brown sugar, vinegar and ¼ of the water, cook for 1 minute.

4. Add remaining water, tomato puree, tomato paste and simmer for 4 minutes.

5. Gently poach ricotta balls in curry sauce for 3-4 minutes or until firm.

6. Serve with yoghurt and sprinkle with spring onion.

SERVES: 4

PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

TIP: Only use fresh ricotta for this recipe as the tub varieties are too soft and won’t hold their shape.

Nutrition Information Panel:
Nutrient Per Serve  
Energy 1770kJ  
Protein 22.9g  
Fat - total 14.4g  
     - saturated 3.9g  
Carbohydrate - total 44.5g  
     - sugars 14.6g  
Fibre 10.1g  
Sodium 782mg