Italian-Style Kale Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 450 g lean ground beef
• 2 cups frozen chopped kale
• 0.5 cups black beans, drained and mashed
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 large egg
• 450 g spaghetti, boiled
• 2 tbsp. ready marinara sauce, heated

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 230°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, microwave the kale according to package directions. Let cool slightly.
3. Add ground beef, Italian seasoning, beans, garlic, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper to the cabbage. Mix everything together with your hands. Drop mounds of the meat mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Using damp hands, form the balls and spread them evenly on the baking sheet. Bake until set, 12-14 minutes.
5. Serve meatballs with warm pasta and marinara sauce.