Whole30 Savory Vegetable Meatballs
These Whole30 Savory Vegetable Meatballs are the perfect blend of hearty and nutritious flavors, making them a standout option for healthy meal prep or family dinners. Packed with a mix of ground beef and ground pork, these meatballs are elevated by finely minced onion, zucchini, and carrot—offering a boost of vegetables in every bite. Almond flour and nutritional yeast create a tender texture and rich umami flavor without compromising on Whole30 compliance. Fresh parsley and dried oregano infuse each bite with herbaceous notes, while a drizzle of olive oil ensures a golden finish. Ready in under an hour, these gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo meatballs pair beautifully with your favorite Whole30 sauce or side. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts, they’ll keep everyone at the table coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium carrot
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Finely chop the onion, zucchini, and carrot, or use a food processor to achieve a fine mince. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
Add the chopped onion, zucchini, carrot, and garlic to the meat mixture.
Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat it lightly, then add it to the meat mixture along with the almond flour and nutritional yeast.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl, along with the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Using your hands is often the easiest method.
Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs, placing them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the meatballs with the olive oil to help them brown and maintain moisture during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the meatballs are browned on the outside and cooked through internally, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve immediately, pairing with your favorite Whole30 compliant sauce or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.6 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 909 mg | 303% | |
| Sodium | 4977 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 213.4 g | 427% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2356 mg | 50% | |
*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.
