Cheesy Zucchini "Meatballs"
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I'm all about increasing our veggie consumption without having to try too hard, which is why I love this twist on Spaghetti and Meatballs!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 3 zucchini medium, ends trimmed off
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with oil.
- Cut the mozzarella into 12 equal sized square pieces and set aside.
- Shred zucchinis using a food processor or hand cheese grater. Use a clean kitchen towel to wrap up the shredded zucchini and squeeze as much liquid as you can out of it (and discard).
- In a large bowl mix together the shredded zucchini, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, garlic, and salt until well combined.
- It's time to form the "meatballs." Take a handful of the zucchini mixture, shove one of the mozzarella squares in the middle, then form it into a "meatball" with the mozzarella completely covered on the inside. Squeeze the "meatball" together tightly and discard any additional excess liquid. Repeat with remaining ingredients and place on the greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom. Serve warm over noodles with red sauce and (if desired) garnish with additional Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
- Nutrition Facts Cheesy Zucchini "Meatballs" Amount Per Serving Calories 207 Calories from Fat 108 % Daily Value* Fat 12g18%Saturated Fat 6g38%Cholesterol 112mg37%Sodium 687mg30%Potassium 446mg13%Carbohydrates 13g4%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 4g4%Protein 15g30% Vitamin A 730IU15%Vitamin C 28.5mg35%Calcium 274mg27%Iron 1.8mg10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
- Calories 207
- Calories from Fat 108
- % Daily Value*
- Fat 12g
- 18%
- Saturated Fat 6g
- 38%
- Cholesterol 112mg
- 37%
- Sodium 687mg
- 30%
- Potassium 446mg
- 13%
- Carbohydrates 13g
- 4%
- Fiber 2g
- 8%
- Sugar 4g
- 4%
- Protein 15g
- 30%
- Vitamin A 730IU
- 15%
- Vitamin C 28.5mg
- 35%
- Calcium 274mg
- 27%
- Iron 1.8mg
- 10%
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