Speedy Moroccan Meatballs

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 1/2 ounces frozen meatballs, thawed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 1/2 ounces dried apricots, halved
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with garlic if possible
• 1 ounce sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/3 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

Recipe

• 1 fry the meatballs in oil for 10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked.
• 2 remove meatballs from pan and set aside.
• 3 add the onion and cook for a further 5 minutes, until soft.
• 4 add the apricots, cinnamon and tomatoes.
• 5 half fill the empty can with water and add to the pan, then bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• 6 remove the cinnamon.
• 7 return the meatballs to the pan and coat with the sauce.
• 8 sprinkle over the almonds and cilantro.