Spinach Mash with Chicken Meatballs
Prep Time
40 minutes
Porties
Serveert 3
Niveau
Easy
This comforting chicken meatball recipe with creamy spinach mashed potatoes is perfect for a cozy meal at home. You start with tender, flavorful chicken meatballs seasoned with ras el hanout and onion powder, then cook them in a deliciously rich cream sauce. The mashed potatoes are mixed with fresh spinach for a little extra goodness, making this dish both hearty and nutritious. Plus, the whole thing comes together pretty easily – just a few steps to get those meatballs nice and golden, whip up a smooth mash, and simmer a flavorful sauce. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for any night of the week!
Ingrediënten
Briefly sauté the spinach and drain any excess moisture before adding it to the mashed potatoes. This will keep the puree firm.
Make the meatballs small enough to ensure they cook evenly.
Brown the meatballs well before adding the sauce to enhance the flavor and texture.
Let the sauce thicken fully before serving.
Taste the mashed potatoes before adding the spinach to adjust seasoning if necessary.
This comforting chicken meatball recipe with creamy spinach mashed potatoes is perfect for a cozy meal at home. You start with tender, flavorful chicken meatballs seasoned with ras el hanout and onion powder, then cook them in a deliciously rich cream sauce. The mashed potatoes are mixed with fresh spinach for a little extra goodness, making this dish both hearty and nutritious. Plus, the whole thing comes together pretty easily – just a few steps to get those meatballs nice and golden, whip up a smooth mash, and simmer a flavorful sauce. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for any night of the week!
Stappenplan
1 Place the ground chicken in a large bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, ras el hanout, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and sunflower oil. Mix everything together until well combined. |
2 Take some of the chicken mixture and form into a ball. Repeat this process for the rest of the mixture. |
3 Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes. Bring a pot half full of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until soft. Drain the water. |
4 Add the milk, salt, black pepper, and butter to the boiled potatoes. Mash or crush the potatoes until smooth. |
5 Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté until wilted. Finely chop the spinach. |
6 Mix the chopped spinach into the mashed potatoes until combined. |
7 In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water and stir until smooth. |
8 Heat a bit of sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken meatballs and fry them until golden brown on all sides. Add the cornstarch mixture, cayenne pepper powder, onion powder, red be;; pepper powder, and sweet soy sauce. Mix well and let it cook briefly. Then, pour in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens. |
