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.
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.
Nutrition Facts
Recipe PDFIngredients
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
Ingredients
What goes in Zucchini Meatballs?
Zucchini
Chopped Onions
Garlic Cloves
Eggs
Lean Ground Beef
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
180
TOTAL FAT
10g
SODIUM
130mg
TOTAL CARBS
7g
PROTEIN
17g
