Easy Oven Baked Pork And Zucchini Meatballs
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Easy Oven Baked Pork And Zucchini Meatballs
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These easy oven-baked meatballs are packed with lean pork, zucchini and delicious Italian flavor. Perfect to freeze ahead for meal prep too.
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Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini shredded
- 1 pound ground pork extra lean
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs regular or Italian breadcrumbs, can use panko bread crumbs which also makes the recipe gluten free.
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with Shred zucchini finely either with a food processor or a cheese grater.
- Using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, remove all excess water from the zucchini. You want to remove as much liquid as possible for best results.
- Add lean pork to a large bowl, and then add zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, and all of the spices. Mix well until combined. For best results mix with hands briefly.
- Roll meatballs into one inch balls and place on baking sheet. If desired, add broccoli onto the same pan.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked all the way through and no longer pink.
Notes
- Add broccoli to the same pan for a quick side. Here's what you need:
- Toss chopped broccoli in olive oil and spices, then add to the pan. Cook for 15 minutes alongside the meatballs. I just add it to the pan after the meatballs have cooked for five minutes.
- 1 medium head broccoli chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Ask at the butcher or meat counter for extra lean pork for a super flavorful meatball.
- Dry the zucchini with a kitchen towel or paper towel to remove all excess moisture and allows your meatballs to form much better.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
111kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
217mg
(9%)
Potassium
161mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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