Romesco Pork Meatballs, Orzo & Five Bean Stew

Boil a kettle

Peel and finely chop (or grate) your garlic

Add your mince (remove the paper if required!) to a bowl with half the chopped garlic, half your romesco sauce and half your ground smoked paprika (you'll use the rest later!)

Add a pinch of salt and pepper and mix thoroughly to combine (clean hands are the best way!)

Divide the mixture into 6 per person and shape them into meatballs

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick with a matching lid), with a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat

Once hot, add the meatballs and cook for 2-3 min, turning occasionally, until lightly browned all over

Once done, transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and set aside

Reserve the pan

Return the reserved pan to a low heat and add the remaining chopped garlic, the remaining ground smoked paprika, your dried oregano and your tomato paste

Cook for 30 secs or until fragrant

Once fragrant, add your orzo and give it a good mix until well coated

Add 450ml [575ml] [750ml] boiled water and stir

Add the browned meatballs and bring to the boil over a high heat

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and cook covered for 12-15 min or until the orzo is tender and the meatballs are cooked through (no pink meat!)

Tip: Stir occasionally to stop your orzo sticking!

While the orzo is cooking, reboil a kettle

Combine the remaining romesco sauce with a drizzle of olive oil, a splash of cold water, a small pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar – this is your romesco drizzle

Wash your spinach then add to a colander and pour boiled water all over it so that it starts to wilt

Rinse the wilted spinach under cold running water until it's cool, then squeeze as much water out of the spinach as you can

Once the orzo is tender and the meatballs are cooked through, add your chicken stock mix with your 5 bean medley and the blanched spinach

Give everything a good mix up and cook for a final 1-2 mins or until the beans are warmed through – this is your romesco meatballs, orzo & 5 bean stew

Set aside off the heat, with the lid on, for 2 mins for the flavours to develop