Description
These Baked Zucchini Meatballs are a light and flavorful twist on traditional meatballs, made with grated zucchini for added moisture and nutrition. They pair perfectly with marinara sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 ¼ lbs unpeeled zucchini, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, crushed garlic, olive oil, and any additional seasonings or herbs of your choice. Mix well to combine.
- Form Meatballs: Using your hands, shape the zucchini mixture into meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the zucchini meatballs hot with marinara sauce and your choice of pasta or crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
