Description
Baked zucchini meatballs that are healthy and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Wash the zucchinis and finely grate them. Place in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to release excess water.
- Rinse the zucchinis with cold water and press with your hands to remove any remaining water.
- In a large bowl, mix the grated zucchinis with breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until you have a homogeneous dough.
- Form balls with the mixture, to your preferred size.
- Place the meatballs on a baking tray previously greased with olive oil.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Serve hot and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the size of the meatballs based on preference.
- Ensure to press the zucchinis well to avoid excess moisture which can affect cooking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini, meatballs, baked, healthy, appetizer