Go Back
+ servings
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Veggie Loaded Meatballs

Pulsing veggies in the food processor means you can 'hide' a lot of nutrition and a lot of flavor in these meatballs.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15 meatballs
Calories: 50kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • ½ bread crumbs
  • ½ small zucchini
  • ½ bell pepper
  • ¼ brown onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • Grate zucchini.
  • Combine bell pepper and onion in a food processor and pulse till minced.
  • In a large shallow pan, sauté onion and bell pepper until soften. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Add all ingredients to a large bowl including softened veggies.
  • Combine and roll into meatballs.
  • Bake in a shallow baking pan 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle.
  • Serve as desired! Tastes great simmered with spaghetti sauce, gravy, teriyaki sauce or just plain. Very versatile!

Notes

This is a great recipe to double and freeze left overs!

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg