Sage, leek & onion balls

Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Sage, leek & onion balls
80 min.
16
211kcal

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Looking for a delicious, dairy-free appetizer to serve at your next gathering? These Sage, Leek & Onion Balls are packed with flavor and perfect for anyone looking for a tasty snack or starter. With their crispy bacon-wrapped exterior and savory, herby filling, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The blend of caramelized onions, tender leeks, and aromatic sage creates a mouthwatering combination that perfectly complements the juicy pork sausage. Plus, they’re so versatile – enjoy them as a light antipasto, a savory snack, or even as a starter to a festive meal.

Not only do these balls taste incredible, but they’re also easy to prepare, making them a great choice for busy hosts. The simple process of softening the vegetables, mixing them with the sausage, and baking them to perfection takes only 80 minutes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, a holiday meal, or just want to treat yourself to a flavorful bite, these Sage, Leek & Onion Balls are sure to hit the spot. And with just the right balance of protein, fat, and carbs, you can enjoy them guilt-free! Serve them with a garnish of fresh sage for an added touch of elegance.

Ingredients

  • tbsp unrefined sunflower oil 
  •  onion finely chopped
  •  leek finely sliced into rings
  •  celery stalks finely chopped
  • 450 pork sausage 
  • 20 sage finely chopped
  • 140 breadcrumbs white
  • large eggs 
  •  bacon smoked halved

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then soften the onions, leek and celery for 15 mins with the pan covered.
  3. Put the sausagemeat into a bowl. Once the onion mix has cooled, tip onto the sausagemeat, add the sage, bread, egg and seasoning, then mix really well with your hands.
  4. Set aside 250g to stuff the turkey, then shape the rest into 16 balls, wrapping each with bacon. Sit these on a non-stick baking sheet, cover with foil, then bake for 15 mins. Uncover, then bake 30 mins more until the bacon is golden.
  5. Garnish with a sage sprig, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories211kcal
Protein14.22%
Fat69.3%
Carbs16.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.44
Glycemic Load
0.51
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
8.9826088158981%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:211.04kcal
10.55%
Fat:16.15g
24.84%
Saturated Fat:4.51g
28.17%
Carbohydrates:8.64g
2.88%
Net Carbohydrates:7.86g
2.86%
Sugar:1.36g
1.51%
Cholesterol:39.13mg
13.05%
Sodium:322.27mg
14.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.45g
14.91%
Copper:1.6mg
79.87%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.66%
Vitamin B3:2.39mg
11.94%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.89%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.97%
Phosphorus:80.68mg
8.07%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.05%
Selenium:5.5µg
7.86%
Zinc:0.95mg
6.32%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.88%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.83%
Iron:1.04mg
5.77%
Folate:17.47µg
4.37%
Potassium:146.54mg
4.19%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.72%
Vitamin K:3.7µg
3.53%
Magnesium:13.24mg
3.31%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.15%
Fiber:0.77g
3.09%
Calcium:30.81mg
3.08%
Vitamin A:137.29IU
2.75%
Vitamin C:1.9mg
2.3%