These paprika and garlic meatballs in a delicious paprika and  tomato sauce make an ideal quick and easy comfort meal to enjoy with pasta, rice, mash, quinoa or even subway style sandwiches. The meatballs are simply flavoured with a combination of paprika, garlic and herbs. Paprika gives the meatballs a smoky flavour that everyone will enjoy.

Paprika is commonly used to make spanish style meatballs. Besides seasoning it can also work to colour as well as garnish food. This versatile spice has a spicy aroma. You can enjoy it mild or add some heat to it to make it spicy by combining it with a bit of Cayenne pepper or some chili to get some heat on your meatballs.

Besides Paprika’s versatility, it is a handy spice to have in our spice selection due to its numerous health benefits. It is high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is especially high in the Carotenes group of antioxidants that include beta carotene which is known to help us maintain good eye health. Antioxidants are known to help us prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. More reasons to add this spice to our meals on a regular basis.

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

About 500g beef mince or pork mince or any mince of your choice

2 Teaspoons Four Seasons Foods Paprika

½ a teaspoon Four Seasons Foods garlic powder

½ a teaspoon Four Seasons Foods marjoram or basil or other herb of your choice

4  Tablespoons Four Seasons Foods breadcrumbs

4 Tablespoons milk

Salt to taste

1 egg

2 Tablespoons cooking oil of your choice

1 medium onion, diced

1 large tomato, chopped

1 cup broth of your choice or water

 

DIRECTIONS

Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for about 10 minutes.

Mix into the beef mince until well incorporated, 1 teaspoon paprika, garlic powder, herbs, soaked breadcrumbs, salt and egg. 

Using a tablespoon to measure, scoop the mince mix and roll between the hands gently to form some meatballs using all the mince.

Add 1 Tablespoon cooking oil in your pan and fry the meatballs a few at a time, until browned all round answer them aside to start the sauce.

Add another tablespoon cooking oil to start the sauce in the pan, and fry the onions until translucent.

Add tomatoes and cook to a sauce, then add 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, broth and fried meatballs.

Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer then lower the heat to low and leave it simmer gently for about 4 to 5 minutes before taking off the stove ready to serve.

Marinated olives with cheese are ideal served as part of a cheese board as well as tossed in salad. The bitter taste of olives pairs very well with creamy feta cheese to make an enjoyable meal. Olives are popularly used in Mediterranean cooking and much more commonly used for making Olive oil. Green olives are picked before they have ripened, cured then bottled in jars.

To enjoy these Four Seasons Foods Olives simply remove the ones you need to use from the jar without draining off the liquid and store opened jars in the refrigerator. If you are using olives in stews and sauces add them towards the end of cooking. Overcooked olives will develop an even deeper bitter taste.

Four Seasons Foods Olives are a healthy treat packed with Vitamins and Minerals that include Vitamin E, Iron, Copper as well as Calcium.Olives are also particularly high in 3 important phytonutrients namely Oleuropein which is linked to reduced cancer risk and also gives olives their bitter colour. Olives also contain Tyrosol which is said to give olives anti inflammatory benefits as well as oleanolic acid which is good for heart health.

WAYS TO ADD OLIVES TO OUR DIET
Add olives to your stews and sauces. They go well with chicken, fish and tomato based sauces.
Use them as a pizza topping.
Toss olives in salads. They go well with cheese.
Enjoy them as they are for snacking on.
Add olives to pasta dishes.
Use olives in baking bread. They combine well with Rosemary herb to make delicious focaccia bread.
Make some Olive tepanade, a delicious spread for sandwiches made from chopped up olives.
Olives can also be used as part of a cheese board also known as charcuterie board. This usually includes, cured meats, cheese, olives, nuts, dried fruit, jams and crackers.

MARINATED OLIVES WITH CHEESE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
1 Cup Four Seasons Foods green olives
About ¾ a cup Feta cheese, cubed
4 Tablespoons Four Seasons Foods olive oil
2 Tablespoons Four Seasons Foods white wine or red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey
¼ a teaspoon Four Seasons Foods minced garlic
A few grinds Four Seasons Foods herb sensation or other herb mix of your choice
A small pinch red chili flakes

INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in a large bowl, toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or longer, tossing a few times during the marinating process.
Enjoy your marinated olives as part of a cheese board or served over your salad greens.