Hidden Veggie Meatballs

Hidden Veggie Meatballs

Recipe by Claire Nolan from tasty.co

Sides

Ingredients

7

7 servings

  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1 zucchini, shredded
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup minced yellow onion
  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • marinara sauce, as needed
  • 16 oz spaghetti, cooked

Instructions

  • Place the shredded carrot and zucchini on a clean towel and wring out as much liquid as possible.
  • Add the carrot and zucchini to a large bowl, along with the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, eggs, and bread crumbs. Mix until just combined.
  • Scoop about ¼ cup of the meat mixture at a time and roll into balls.
  • Pan-fry the meatballs in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown, about 10 minutes, then add the marinara sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, bake the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350˚F (180˚C) for 30-35 minutes, flipping after the first 15 minutes. Warm up marinara sauce and serve on the side.
  • Serve the meatballs with cooked spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 7 servings

  • Calories: 762
  • Carbohydrate: 70g
  • Fat: 29g
  • Fiber: 18g
  • Protein: 49g
  • Sugar: 4g

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