Zucchini Meatballs
Kid Approved |
Main Dishes |
Low Sodium |
No Added Sugars |
Nut-Free
Try these with whole wheat pasta or with veggies on the side.
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6
Servings
35 minutes
Total Time
$1.32
Cost per serving *
Temperature: | 400 degrees |
Serving size: | 4 meatballs |
Prep time: | 15 minutes |
Cook time: | 20 minutes |
Total time: | 35 minutes |
Equipment: | Grater Cutting board Large bowl Baking sheet Aluminum foil |
Utensils: | Tablespoon for shaping meatballs Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons |
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Ingredients
2 cups zucchini (about 1 large or 2 small zucchinis), finely shredded
1 pound lean (85% or leaner) ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup onion, finely grated or minced
2 cloves garlic, minced OR 2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning OR Celebrate Your Plate Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and produce.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Divide mixture into 24, 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Shape meatballs using a tablespoon, or by rolling with hands.
- Place meatballs on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip meatballs, then cook for another 10 minutes.
Tips
- Meatballs will release a lot of moisture when cooking. If you prefer drier meatballs, squeeze some (but not all) liquid from shredded zucchini.
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Ingredients
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What goes in Zucchini Meatballs?
![Zucchini](/img/7c16e88f-f8ac-4279-ad6d-8e8005bbf285/Zucchini.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Zucchini
![Chopped Onions](/img/883e2ad8-30ce-487b-acee-5f80a60310ba/Chopped_Onions.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Chopped Onions
![Garlic Cloves](/img/dc865020-223e-4d37-8833-f23a79363f4f/Garlic_Cloves.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Garlic Cloves
![Eggs](/img/26e81dad-b634-446a-8daa-1ccc12ac744d/Eggs.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Eggs
![Lean Ground Beef](/img/8f36b41c-74a1-47d6-ad49-836dbbd7843b/groundbeef.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Lean Ground Beef
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
180
TOTAL FAT
10g
SODIUM
130mg
TOTAL CARBS
7g
PROTEIN
17g