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Spring Is Still on Hold – Apple Meatballs for Those Cold, Sick Mondays
It’s late May, but the weather certainly doesn’t show it. Over the weekend, we went to a birthday party at Normafa – a beautiful spot, full of laughter and running around. Unfortunately, it was so chilly that the kids caught a cold despite all the warm clothes.
And so the week began with two sniffly, slightly fussy kids.
When it came to today’s lunch, I knew I had to make something the kids would eat without hesitation — a warm, comforting, and familiar meal they truly love.
I had a pack of ground pork shoulder in the fridge, which turned into today’s easy family lunch: apple-cheddar meatballs with bulgur and green peas.
Soft, juicy, kid-friendly — and mom-approved, too.
Cheesy Apple Meatballs
Ingredients:
• 500 g ground pork
• 1 small apple, finely grated
• 1 small carrot, finely grated
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 80–100 g grated cheddar cheese
• 1–2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, pinch of black pepper
• Dried herbs to taste (e.g. oregano, parsley)
Instructions
1. Lightly squeeze the grated carrot and apple to remove excess moisture.
2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
3. Form about 40 small meatballs – perfect for little hands.
4. Bake on a parchment-lined tray at 220°C (430°F) for about 20 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.
Side: Buttery Bulgur with Green Peas
• 1 cup bulgur
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup frozen green peas
Cook the bulgur with the butter and water, then add the peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Serving Tip:
Serve the meatballs with the green pea bulgur, and add a side of yogurt dip if you like — it’s a little extra joy for the kids in our house.
Recipe Variations – To Keep Things Fresh
+ Spenótos verzió: 1 marék apróra vágott bébi spenótot is adhatsz a masszához
+ Gluténmentes: zsemlemorzsa helyett gluténmentes zabpehely vagy morzsolt puffasztott rizs
+ Pulykahúsból: sertés helyett szárnyas daráltbúsból is készíthető, könnyedebb ízvilág
+ Más sajt: cheddar helyett parmezán vagy reszelt mozzarella is jó választás
Anyateszt: siker!
„Nagyon ízlett mindkét gyerkőcnek.” – mondtam ezt boldogan, miközben ők már a második tányért kérték. Ennél nagyobb elismerés nincs is egy ilyen napon.
Ha kipróbálod, írd meg, nálatok hogyan vált be!
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