Ingredients for the vegetables( 4 servings ):
1 head broccoli, broken in small florets
1 bunch asparagus
1 lemon
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp of dried oregano ( optional )
salt and black pepper
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Brake the broccoli into small florets. Cut the ends of asparagus ( about 1-1.5 cm) and than cut them in 2 cm pieces. Wash the vegetable under the running water. Drain the water. Put the vegetables in a big bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice salt, pepper and oregano and lightly toss them together.
Pour them in a tray and bake them for about 15-20 minutes until the asparagus is done but still crisp.
Ingredients for meatballs( 4 servings) :
250-300 g lean ground pork
1 egg
2-3 tbsp bread crumbs
1/4 tsp dried ( or fresh if preferred ) garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano ( optional )
salt and black pepper
Mix all the ingredients together and form small balls and bake them in a greased tray for about 20 minutes.