Speedy Moroccan Meatballs

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Fry the meatballs in oil for 10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked.

2. 2

   Remove meatballs from pan and set aside.

3. 3

   Add the onion and cook for a further 5 minutes, until soft.

4. 4

   Add the apricots, cinnamon and tomatoes.

5. 5

   Half fill the empty can with water and add to the pan, then bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the cinnamon.

7. 7

   Return the meatballs to the pan and coat with the sauce.

8. 8

   Sprinkle over the almonds and cilantro.