Dairy-Free Savory Vegetable Meatballs
Perfectly blending wholesome vegetables, protein-rich meat, and hearty plant-based ingredients, these Dairy-Free Savory Vegetable Meatballs are the ultimate family-friendly dish. Packed with grated zucchini, carrots, and aromatic garlic, these meatballs offer a nutritious twist on the classic recipe, while rolled oats and chickpea flour provide a gluten-free binder for a tender texture. Enhanced with soy sauce, smoked paprika, and herbs like oregano and basil, every bite is bursting with savory flavor. Whether you're seeking a dairy-free dinner idea or a healthy addition to meal prep, these oven-baked meatballs are versatile and easy to make—ready in under an hour and perfect with pasta, zoodles, or a flavorful dipping sauce. Suitable for a variety of diets, this vegetable-packed recipe proves that comfort food can be both delicious and nourishing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup Zucchini, grated
- 1 cup Carrot, grated
- 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 0.25 cup Chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseeds
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseeds with water and let sit for about 5 minutes to form a flax 'egg'.
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated zucchini, grated carrot, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
Add in the rolled oats, chickpea flour, and the flax 'egg'.
Pour in the soy sauce and olive oil, then add salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and smoked paprika. Mix well with your hands or a sturdy spoon until everything is evenly combined.
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve the meatballs on their own or with your favorite dairy-free sauce and pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.5 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.2 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 4086 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.6 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 104.9 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 3719 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
