meatballs topped with marinara sauce.
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meatballs topped with marinara sauce.

Zucchini and Mushroom Meatballs

Need an option for meatless Mondays? These zucchini and mushroom meatballs are delicious baked bites with no meat.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 16 Meatballs
Calories 50 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Small Zucchini about 5 cups, shredded and squeezed dry
  • 1 Cup White button mushrooms finely minced
  • 1 Lg. Egg
  • 1 Cup Low fat ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 Cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 Cup Italian flavored dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese grated or shaved
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Onion powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Dried Basil
  • 1/4 Cup Flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 Tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/8 Tsp. Fresh Ground black pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp. Calabrian chili flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. Patricia and Paul Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Large onion finely minced or grated
  • 2 Cloves Garlic finely minced or grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and put to the side. Cut the ends of each zucchini. Using the shredder attachment in your food processor or a box grater, shred the zucchini. Squeeze the zucchini in a clean dish towel to get rid of any excess water. Add the zucchini to a bowl.
  • In the same food processor, add the cleaned mushrooms and pulse until finely chopped. Add to the bowl with the zucchini.
  • Add the egg, ricotta, panko and Italian bread crumbs, all the dry seasonings, cheese, fresh basil, fresh parsley, salt and pepper, chili flakes, olive oil, onion, and garlic to the bowl. Stir until everything is mixed thoroughly.
  • Using an ice cream scoop so each ball is the same size, scoop the mixture into your hands and form the mixture into balls the size of golf balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve with marinara sauce and pasta for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dinner, healthier choice, meatless
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