Paleo Savory Vegetable Meatballs
Elevate your meal prep with these irresistible Paleo Savory Vegetable Meatballs—a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Packed with lean ground beef, almond flour, and fresh, nutrient-rich veggies like grated carrot and zucchini, these meatballs are both hearty and paleo-friendly. Seasoned with fragrant dried oregano, basil, and a touch of garlic, they deliver a burst of savory flavor in every bite. Perfectly baked to golden perfection in the oven, these meatballs strike a balance between tender and flavorful without the need for breadcrumbs or dairy. Ready in under 45 minutes, they make an excellent choice for a satisfying main course or a protein-packed appetizer, and are sure to become a staple in your clean-eating routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 60 grams Almond flour
- 1 medium Carrot, finely grated
- 1 medium Zucchini, finely grated
- 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, almond flour, grated carrot, grated zucchini, chopped red onion, minced garlic, and egg.
Add the salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil to the mixture. Use your hands to mix everything together until well combined.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them as a main dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 155.2 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.1 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2853 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 107.8 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2093 mg | 45% | |
*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.
