Meatball recipes

Meatballs are always popular and these are served with toasted pine nuts and vibrant kale, making a vitamin C-rich dish that's 2 of your 5-a-day

The ultimate comfort food: sweet red pepper mixed into these meatballs add depth of flavour and parsnip mash is a great twist on your usual spuds

Teach children how to make this pasta supper - it's a tasty family meal packed with nutrients

Combine grains and beetroot with lamb meatballs and a tahini dressing to make this quick and easy supper, which is full of textures and flavours

Make the most of late-summer apricots in our moreish spiced lamb meatball casserole, baked with juicy roast apricots and fregula or giant couscous

These budget-friendly, Middle Eastern-inspired lamb meatballs make a simple yet tasty supper, served with fruity chutney and crisp wholemeal pittas

Lamb mince gets a makeover in this fresh and colourful couscous dish with feta, mint and pomegranate

Transform pork mince into an Asian-inspired supper in just 40 minutes with this easy recipe - a true weeknight winner

Shape lamb mince around rosemary sprigs for a no-fuss, midweek meal that's on the table in just 20 minutes

Be inspired by America's deep-dish pizzas and make our meatball marinara version with a lip-smacking sauce. It takes a little effort, but it's well worth it

Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to make spaghetti-like 'noodles', then top with pork meatballs and a garlicky, creamy sauce

Spiralize courgettes to make this healthier, gluten-free 'pasta' dish. The vegetarian meatballs use ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs to increase the protein

Lentils make a low-fat addition to these minced pork patties for a healthier family favourite - still full of herby, garlicky flavour

Venison mince makes a tasty change from beef in this easy stew, with wild mushrooms, mustard, smoked paprika and soured cream

Transform beef mince into a comforting Russian-style meatball stew with mushrooms, paprika and soured cream

Spice up lean meatballs with coriander and cumin seeds, then serve on a salad of quinoa, red onions, carrots, pomegranate and parsley

Smoky pork meatballs go perfectly with the salty seafood. Enjoy with a large hunk of bread

Lean and thrifty, turkey mince makes a great substitute for chicken in this spicy Asian noodle soup

For a warmer weather take on this Italian classic replace beef with pork and swap tomato sauce with garden greens

Turkey mince is the leanest of its kind and is great rolled up into balls and served with tomato sauce and veg

Mexican chipotle pepper paste gives this everyday pork supper a smoky, spicy flavour

Low in calories and cheap to make, these Asian-style meatballs are served in a clear and nourishing broth with plenty of veg

Turkey mince is a great value, lower fat option and really versatile - this meatball salad combines great flavours

Cookery and wine writer, Fiona Beckett, shares one of her family's favourite recipes