Beef and Black Olive Meatballs

Juicy meatballs with the cheesy mozzarella sauce - how can food this delicious be good for you? Remember, healthy food can taste great too. Make this for the whole family and they will love you. This is a reduced carb meal though, so don't try to sneak in pasta or garlic bread

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Melt the coconut oil in a large frying pan over a medium to high heat and roll in the meatballs until they are browned all over.

Step 2

Meanwhile, put the onion, olives, garlic, red pepper, parmesan and tomatoes into a food processor and blitz until pretty much smooth.

Step 3

When the meatballs are brown, tip the tomato mix into the pan and bring up to the boil. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until you are happy the meatballs are cooked through, then chuck in the spinach spinach and gently stir it through the sauce until the leaves have wilted.

Step 4

Finally, rip up the mozzarella and dot it about in the sauce. Give the whole lot 1 minute with a lid on and then spoon it triumphantly into a bowl.

Step 5

Finish by scattering with pine nuts and chopped basil.