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Let's have a picky tea

Meze spread

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 15 mins

1 tsp olive oil
 16-20 mini lamb or beef meatballs
 1 tsp honey
 4 flatbreads or pittas
 200g pot hummus
 50g pomegranate seeds
 small bunch of mint, leaves picked
 ½ tsp sumac (optional)
 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

TO SERVE (OPTIONAL)

olives
 tzatziki
 falafels
 chopped feta or fried halloumi
 grated carrot
 chopped tomatoes
 cucumber slices
 lemon wedges

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, then cook the meatballs, shaking the pan from time to time, for about 12-15 mins until browned and cooked through. Drizzle over the honey and shake the pan until it is well coated.

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