Cast-Iron Meatballs
Roasted Zucchini Nests
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19 Crimes Cabernet
Ingredients
- 1½ lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 (24-oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Mix together beef, panko, seasoning, pepper, salt, and egg in a large bowl; shape into 18 meatballs.
- Cook meatballs, in batches, in hot oil in a large cast iron skillet 10 minutes or until browned.
- Return all meatballs to skillet. Stir in sauce; top with cheese. Transfer skillet to oven; broil 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese in lightly browned. Sprinkle with basil.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (16-oz) pkg zucchini spirals
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Squeeze zucchini dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Toss together zucchini, cheese, egg white, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange zucchini mixture into 6 piles on a large rimmed parchment-lined baking sheet coated in cooking spray.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
381
|
110
|
491
|
| Fat (g) | 20 | 6 | 26 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Protein (g) | 33 | 10 | 43 |
| Carb (g) | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 807 | 355 | 1162 |
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