Chicken and Egg Mini Meatballs in Mild Tomato Sauce
ContinentalKidsGolden eggsMedium
Soft chicken meatballs with egg and breadcrumbs, simmered in a gentle tomato sauce. Tender, mild and lovely with rice or pasta.
Prep time15 min
Cook time20 min
Total time35 min
Servings3
Ingredients
- 250 g chicken mince
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Method
- Mix chicken mince, egg, breadcrumbs and salt, then roll into 12 small balls.
- Heat oil and brown the meatballs lightly for 4 minutes.
- Pour in tomato puree, sugar and garlic powder.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm with rice, pasta or bread.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)260 kcal
Protein (estimate)24 g
Fat (estimate)11 g
Carbs (estimate)12 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Check one meatball is cooked through with no pink inside before serving. Food safety: cook eggs until yolk and white are fully set and serve hot; cool leftovers within 2 hours and refrigerate, reheat once only. Allergens: contains egg; check milk, wheat and nut ingredients for your child. Pakistani alternatives: use Desi ghee or cooking oil instead of butter, whole-wheat roti or bran bread instead of white bread, and dahi instead of cream cheese.