Spanish tapas

Saffron rice with Spanish herbs is golden, fragrant, and delicate, an elegant side dish that pairs beautifully with saucy Spanish meatball recipes of all kinds.

Warm Spanish chickpea salad with paprika is earthy, hearty, and vibrant, an easy rustic side dish that balances meatball recipes with its smoky depth and freshness.

Spanish roasted vegetables with rosemary are colourful, earthy, and fragrant, caramelised in olive oil with herbs, making them a rustic side for Spanish meatballs.

Garlic bread with olive oil and parsley is light, fresh, and rustic, a Spanish-style side perfect for soaking up sauces from meatball recipes.

Discover my full collection of Spanish meatball recipes, from classic tomato to festive cranberry glaze, with sides like patatas bravas and saffron rice to complete the table.

Why I love smoky Spanish courgette dishes When I’m cooking midweek, I’m always looking for sides that can bring a lot of personality to the table without much fuss. That’s exactly why I reach for …