Hidden Veggie Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Name: Hidden Veggie Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Ground chicken; 200 g zucchini; 100 g carrots; 60 g breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 30 ml milk; 400 g tomato sauce; 100 g onion; 10 g garlic; 30 ml olive oil; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

Juicy meatballs packed with hidden veggies in a simple tomato sauce. Serve with pasta or on their own for a nutritious and delicious meal.

Total: 1 h 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 345
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 18 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Ground chicken600 g
zucchini200 g
carrots100 g
breadcrumbs60 g
egg1 large
milk30 ml
tomato sauce400 g
onion100 g
garlic10 g
olive oil30 ml
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

6 steps

Grate the zucchini and carrots, then squeeze out excess moisture.
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated zucchini, grated carrots, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper.
Form the mixture into 16 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
Pour in the tomato sauce, bring to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.