https://www.copymethat.com/r/EeHzkgmiQ/italian-zucchini-meatballs-medifast/
21398024
8vW2sFT
EeHzkgmiQ
2024-05-18 05:03:09
*Italian Zucchini Meatballs - Medifast
loading...
X
Servings: This recipe make 6 servings
Servings: This recipe make 6 servings
Ingredients
- 14 oz 93% lean ground beef (2 Leans)
- 16 oz Jennie-O sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed* (2 Leans)
- 1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (1 Lean)
- 6 tbsp reduced fat Parmesan cheese (3 Condiments)
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (2 Greens)
- ¾ tsp salt (3 Condiments)
- 2 tsp onion powder (4 Condiments)
- 2 tsp fresh minced garlic (2 Condiments)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (2 Condiments)
- 1 egg (⅓ Lean)
- subheading: For the Topping:
- 1 cup approved marinara sauce (4 Greens)
- ⅔ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (⅔ Lean)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (¼ Condiment)
Steps
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or use a non-stick silicone mat with the baking sheet.
- Shred zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini using a clean dish cloth or cheesecloth.
- Combine all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl.
- Use a small cookie scoop and scoop out small meatballs and place them on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for about 20 to 25 min or until cooked thoroughly. Drain the grease.
- Top with marinara sauce and ⅔ cup cheese.
- Bake for an additional 5 to 10 min or until cheese has melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- 6 servings with 1 Lean, 1 Green, and 2 ½ Condiments per serving