Cast-Iron Meatballs
Roasted Zucchini Nests
Ingredients
- ¾ lb ground beef
- ¼ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil
- ½ (24-oz) jar marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Mix together beef, breadcrumbs, seasoning, pepper, salt, and egg in a large bowl; shape into 9 meatballs.
- Cook meatballs in hot oil in a large cast iron skillet 10 minutes or until browned.
- 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
- 1 (16-oz) pkg zucchini spirals
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ 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 bowl. Arrange zucchini mixture into 3 piles on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet coated in cooking spray.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
415
|
113
|
528
|
| Fat (g) | 25 | 6 | 31 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Protein (g) | 31 | 11 | 42 |
| Carb (g) | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Sodium (mg) | 715 | 364 | 1079 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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