Oatmeal and Spinach Meatballs in Guajillo Sauce

These meatballs are a healthy and very easy option to prepare; they will leave you satisfied, and their flavor is delicious.
Ingredients
2
Servings
  • 2 cups oats, ground, for the meatballs
  • 1 tablespoon paprika, for the meatballs
  • 1 teaspoon salt, for the meatballs 1 teaspoon salt, for the meatballs
  • 1 teaspoon pepper, for the meatballs 1 teaspoon pepper, for the meatballs
  • 3/4 cups water, hot, for the meatballs 3/4 cups water, hot, for the meatballs
  • 1 cup spinach, previously cooked in water for 5 seconds, for the meatballs
  •   vegetable oil, for the meatballs vegetable oil, for the meatballs
  • 6 guajillo chiles, clean and soaked in hot water, for the sauce
  • 1/8 onions, for the sauce 1/8 onions, for the sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, for the sauce 1 clove garlic, for the sauce
  • 1 box Del Fuerte® Ground Tomatoes, for the sauce
  • 2 allspice berries, roasted
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dry 1 teaspoon oregano, dry
  • oat flake, tostadas, for decoration
  • oregano, for decoration
Preparation
10 mins
15 mins
Low
  • For the meatballs, mix the ground oatmeal with paprika, salt, and pepper; gradually add hot water and combine; then add the spinach and mix again. The texture of the mixture should be firm but manageable. If necessary, add a little more water.
  • Form meatballs of your desired size with your hands and place them in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Heat enough vegetable oil in a pot and fry the meatballs for about 3 minutes; remove excess fat using paper towels and set aside.
  • For the sauce, blend the guajillo pepper with the onion, garlic, Tomates Molidos Del Fuerte®, allspice, oregano, and vegetable broth.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil to fry the blended sauce; cook for 5 minutes; add the meatballs and cook for 5 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the meatballs in a deep plate with the sauce and garnish with fresh oregano.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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