5-Ingredient Zucchini Meatballs + More Healthy Meatball Recipes
Zucchini Meatballs
1/4th of recipe (4 meatballs): 203 calories, 6.5g total fat (3g sat. fat), 442mg sodium, 7.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 27g protein
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Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Ingredients:
8 oz. (about 1 medium) zucchini
1 lb. raw extra-lean ground beef (at least 96% lean)
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (about 2 large) egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
2 tbsp. light/reduced-fat cream cheese
Seasonings:
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. each salt and black pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Shred zucchini, and place in a strainer to drain. Using a clean dish towel (or paper towels), press out as much moisture as possible.
Transfer zucchini to a large bowl, and add remaining ingredients and seasonings. Thoroughly mix.
Firmly and evenly form into 16 meatballs, and place on the baking sheet, evenly spaced.
Bake for 10 minutes. Flip meatballs, and bake until cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
3 Ways to Serve ‘Em!
⭑ Italian Style - Cover your meatballs in marinara, and top ‘em off with Parmesan cheese. Mmmmmm…⭑ Asian Style - Grab some thick teriyaki sauce or marinade, and coat those meatballs. Then sprinkle with sesame seeds!
⭑ BBQ Style - The sweet & smoky flavor of BBQ sauce goes perfectly with these meatballs. Don’t forget to top it all off with some chopped scallions for crunch!
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