Sneaky Zucchini Meatballs

Sneaky Zucchini Meatballs

from thishealthykitchen.com
50 min
4 servings

Sneak in all the veggies with these super healthy, super tasty, zucchini meatballs. Baked, not fried and made using 100% wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini (approx 1 small zucchini)
  • 1 cup shredded carrot (approx 1 medium carrot)
  • 15 ounce can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking steel cut oats (or rolled oats)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce if not avoiding gluten)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (approx. half a large lemon)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Add all the ingredients to a food processor and process until combined, but do not over process. Some chunkier pieces is totally fine.

  3. 3

    Divide the mixture into 12 balls and place on your prepared baking tray. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are golden brown and meatballs are firm to the touch. Then remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favourite pasta and marinara sauce.