97% would make again
Hidden Veggie Meatballs
featured in 4 Easy Veggie-Packed Dinners
Tasty Team
June 10, 2019
Ingredients
for 7 servings
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- 1 zucchini, shredded
- 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
- 1 lb ground pork (455 g)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (30 g)
- ¼ cup onion (40 g), minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (10 g), minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs (115 g)
- marinara sauce, as needed
- 16 oz spaghetti (455 g), cooked
- parmesan cheese, for garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 763
- Fat 29g
- Carbs 70g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 49g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Place shredded carrot and zucchini on a clean towel and wring out as much liquid as possible.
- Place strained carrot and zucchini in a bowl and add ground beef, ground pork, parmesan, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Mix until just combined.
- Grab about a ¼ cup (85 grams) of the mixture and roll into a ball.
- Pan-fry the meatballs in a large 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. Or, can 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!
