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Piri-Piri Nut-Roast “Albondigas” (Vegetarian Meatballs)

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Ingredients
  

  • 100 g leftover nut roast crumbled
  • 1 small egg or 1 tbsp flaxseed + 2 tbsp water for vegan
  • 1 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Piri-Piri Sauce:

  • ½ small onion finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ small red chilli chopped (adjust to heat preference)
  • 1 tsp tomato purée
  • 100 g chopped tomatoes ¼ tin
  • ½ tsp vinegar white wine or cider
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Form balls: Mix nut roast with egg and breadcrumbs until it binds; season and add paprika. Shape 6–8 small balls.
  • Brown: Heat olive oil in a pan, fry balls 5 min until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Make sauce: In same pan, soften onion and garlic. Add chilli, tomato purée, paprika, tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar. Simmer 10 min until thick.
  • Simmer together: Return balls to sauce; cover and cook 5 min on low to absorb flavours.
  • Serve: Spoon into a small dish, drizzle extra olive oil, garnish parsley.

Notes

Elevate it: Add roasted red pepper to the sauce for sweetness; serve with lemon wedges.
Prep ahead: Form and chill balls earlier; cook sauce in advance and reheat together.
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