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Zucchini Meatballs

Yields18 ServingsPrep Time35 minsCook Time2 hrs 45 minsTotal Time3 hrs 20 mins

You can't go wrong with these meatballs filled with applesauce, zucchini, and green onions with no refined flours and only 9 carbs per serving. Pair with spaghetti squash or a low carb pasta and your favorite marinara sauce.

Classic Marinara Meatballs

 1 egg
 ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
 ½ cup shredded zucchini
 ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
 ½ teaspoon salt
1

In a small bowl stir together egg, applesauce, zucchini, green onions, salt, and Italian seasoning.

2

In a large bowl combine ground beef and bread crumbs. Fold the egg mixture into beef mixture; mix well. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.

3

Preheat oven to 450°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch baking pans with foil. Coat foil with cooking spray; set aside. Shape beef mixture into 48 small meatballs about ¾ inch in diameter. Place meatballs in prepared baking pans. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through (160°F), turning once.

4

Heat pasta sauce until warmed. Serve with the meatballs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 6 servings (48 meatballs)

Servings 18

Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 430mg18%
Potassium 541mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 19g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.