Nutty Herby Meatballs with Salsa Verde

Ingredients - Meatballs

1 garlic clove, grated

1 cups mixed herbs (basil and cilantro and/or parsley) chopped

2 tbsp drained capers

1/4 cup walnuts

2 tsp salt

1 T paprika

1 egg

1 tbsp oil

1 c panko

1/2 lb ground beef

1/2 lb ground pork sausage

Preheat oven to 425 deg F

Meatballs

Mix all ingredients except meat and panko in large bowl. Add meats and panko. Mix well with hands. Use ice cream scoop to scoop out a single 1 inch ball. Microwave and let cool and taste for seasoning, adjust as needed. Make remaining mixture into 1 inch balls and place on aluminum foil on a sheet pan, bake at 425 deg F for 10-12 minutes.

Ingredients- Salsa Verde

1 garlic clove grated

1 cups packed mixed herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, basil, and/or dill, chopped

1 T. drained capers, mashed

1 t lemon zest

juice from 1/2 lemon

1/2 c oil

splash of sherry vinegar

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Serve meatballs with salsa verde. This could also be used in a hoagie with a marinara style sauce.

Urban Cowgill November 2019