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Mouthwatering Zucchini Meatballs: A Vegetarian Delight

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Ingredients

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cooking spray
1 tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves crushed
1 1/4 lbs unpeeled zucchini grated
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp chopped basil plus leaves for garnish
1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large egg beaten
1 ounce 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese freshly grated plus more for serving
2 cups quick marinara sauce or jarred i lovede lallo pomodoro
part skim ricotta cheese for serving (optional)

Nutritional information

Calories
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
10g
Fat
12g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
52mg
Sodium
1182mg
Fiber
6g
Sugar
9g
Blue Smart Points
5
Green Smart Points
Purple Smart Points
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Mouthwatering Zucchini Meatballs: A Vegetarian Delight

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    Zucchini Meatballs are meatless, made with grated zucchini, garlic, Pecorino Romano, basil, bread crumbs and egg, then baked in the oven and finished in a Pomodoro sauce.

    • 45 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    These vegetarian meatballs were a HUGE hit in my house, I even let my neighbors and friends try and everyone loved them! Serve them as an appetizer, over zucchini noodles, whole wheat pasta or with a crusty piece of bread on the side. You can see more zucchini recipes like this here.,Alt=,A few weeks ago I made these awesome eggplant meatballs and the most asked question I got in the comments and on Facebook was can you make them with zucchini? Loving the idea, especially since I have a few giant zucchinis on my counter I put this to the test and they turned out awesome! I had to change the recipe a bit from the eggplant one since zucchini is very watery, and they turned out great, even better than the eggplant in my opinion and everyone who tried them, loved them!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Place the Olive Oil in a Large Nonstick Skillet Over Medium Heat When Hot Add the Garlic and Saute Until Golden, About 30 Seconds

    2
    Done

    Add the Zucchini, Season With Salt and Pepper and Cook on High Heat Until All the Water Evaporates from the Skillet, 5 to 7 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Transfer to a Colander to Get Rid of Any Excess Water, Then to a Large Bowl Along With the Bread Crumbs, Beaten Egg, Romano Cheese and Chopped Basil.

    4
    Done

    Form the Zucchini Mixture Into 16 Balls About 1 Oz Each, Rolling Tightly and Transfer to the Prepared Baking Sheet. Spray the Top and Bake Until Firm and Browned, About 20 to 25 Minutes.

    5
    Done

    Heat the Sauce in a Large Deep Skillet to Warm the Sauce, About 4 to 5 Minutes. Add the Meatballs to the Sauce and Simmer For 5 Minutes.

    6
    Done

    Garnish the Meatballs With Fresh Basil Leaves and Serve With Ricotta or Grated Cheese If Desired.

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