Beetroot and Turkey Meatball Traybake

Inspired by the flavours of classic borscht, this traybake combines earthy beetroot with herby turkey meatballs and creamy cannellini beans for a sati...Inspired by the flavours of classic borscht, this traybake combines earthy beetroot with herby turkey meatballs and creamy cannellini beans for a satisfying dinner. Beetroot provides fibre and antioxidants that support heart and gut health, while the turkey and beans make it a balanced meal. Finish with tangy horseradish yoghurt and sauerkraut to perfectly complement the sweet roasted beetroot. Read more Inspired by the flavours of classic borscht, this traybake combines earthy beetroot with herby turkey meatballs and creamy cannellini beans for a satisfying dinner. Beetroot provides fibre and antioxidants that support heart and gut health, while the turkey and beans make it a balanced meal. Finish with tangy horseradish yoghurt and sauerkraut to perfectly complement the sweet roasted beetroot. Inspired by the flavours of classic borscht, this traybake combines earthy beetroot with herby turkey meatballs and creamy cannellini beans for a satisfying dinner. Beetroot provides fibre and antioxidants that support heart and gut health, while the turkey and beans make it a balanced meal. Finish with tangy horseradish yoghurt and sauerkraut to perfectly complement the sweet roasted beetroot.

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy, Eggs View all Cumin, Beans, Milk, Mustard, Olive oil, Courgette, Legumes, Beetroot, Dairy, Carrot, Eggs, Onion, Horseradish, Dill, Cabbage, Cannellini beans, Thyme, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

40g
Protein
381kcal
Calories
11g
Total Fat
33g
Carbs
16g
Sugars
11g
Fibre
222mg
Calcium
17%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
114mg
Magnesium
27%
 
1325mg
Potassium
28%
 
491mg
Sodium
21%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
1.6mcg
Vitamin B12
67%
 
0.3mcg
Vitamin D
2%
 
1.3mg
Vitamin E
9%
 
208mcg
Vitamin B9
52%
 
1114mcg
Vitamin A
124%
 
20mg
Vitamin C
22%
 
5mg
Zinc
45%
 
28mcg
Vitamin K
23%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B2
46%
 
8.8mg
Vitamin B3
55%
 
0.8mg
Vitamin B6
47%
 
473mg
Phosphorus
38%
 
Protein: 40g; Calories: 381kcal; Total Fat: 11g; Carbs: 33g; Sugars: 16g; Fibre: 11g; Calcium: 222mg (17%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 114mg (27%); Potassium: 1325mg (28%); Sodium: 491mg (21%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 1.6mcg (67%); Vitamin D: 0.3mcg (2%); Vitamin E: 1.3mg (9%); Vitamin B9: 208mcg (52%); Vitamin A: 1114mcg (124%); Vitamin C: 20mg (22%); Zinc: 5mg (45%); Vitamin K: 28mcg (23%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.6mg (46%); Vitamin B3: 8.8mg (55%); Vitamin B6: 0.8mg (47%); Phosphorus: 473mg (38%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy, Eggs View all Cumin, Beans, Milk, Mustard, Olive oil, Courgette, Legumes, Beetroot, Dairy, Carrot, Eggs, Onion, Horseradish, Dill, Cabbage, Cannellini beans, Thyme, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
Swaps: red onion
finely diced
garlic cloves
grated
thyme (dried)
carrot
diced
Swaps: sweet potatoes
diced (peeled)
Swaps: haricot beans (can), butter beans (can)
drained and rinsed
vegetable stock
For the meatballs:
turkey thigh mince
courgette
finely grated (squeezed dry)
dill
finely chopped
beaten
dijon mustard
To serve:
Swaps: yoghurt (dairy), yoghurt (plantbased)
horseradish
sauerkraut
dill
chopped
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan.

2

In a large roasting tin combine the olive oil, onion, garlic, thyme, cumin seeds, carrot, beetroot, cannellini beans, and vegetable stock. Season with sea salt and pepper.

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