Mozzarella meatballs

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 small zucchini
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 onion(s)
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ bunch thyme
• 600 g minced meat, mixed
• 1 egg(s)
• ½ tsp sweet paprika powder
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 250g mozzarella
• 3 tbsp pine nuts (alternatively almond slivers)

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Cooking class recipe

Clean the zucchini and tomatoes and cut into 1/2 cm wide slices. Drain the mozzarella and dice the onion, press the garlic, and pick and chop the thyme leaves. Knead the minced meat with the onion, garlic, thyme, and egg. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Form 12 meatballs from the mixture and flatten them slightly. Preheat the oven to 225°C. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and fry the meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side. Place the meatballs in a baking dish. Layer the tomato and zucchini slices on top in a shingle pattern. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella and bake in the hot oven for approx. 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a pan without fat until golden brown. Sprinkle the gratin with pine nuts before serving. Side dish: Baguette Carbohydrates: 5g Protein: 47g Fat: 32g