Best Hidden Veggie Meatballs Recipes

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HIDDEN VEGGIE MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Hidden Veggie Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large carrot, zucchini, ground beef, ground pork, grated parmesan cheese, onion, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, eggs, bread crumbs, marinara sauce, spaghetti, parmesan cheese

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Sides

Yield 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large carrot, shredded
1 zucchini, shredded
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup onion, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
marinara sauce, as needed
16 oz spaghetti, cooked
parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place shredded carrot and zucchini on a clean towel and wring out as much liquid as possible.
  • Place strained carrot and zucchini in a bowl and add ground beef, ground pork, parmesan, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Mix until just combined.
  • Grab about a ¼ cup (85 grams) of the mixture and roll into a ball.
  • Pan-fry the meatballs in a large pan over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown, about 10 minutes, then add the marinara sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Or, can bake the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350˚F (180˚C) for 30-35 minutes, flipping after the first 15 minutes. Warm up marinara sauce and serve on the side.
  • Serve the meatballs with cooked spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 4 grams

HIDDEN VEGGIE MEATBALLS



Hidden Veggie Meatballs image

Our 30-minute meatballs are packed with carrots and zucchinis. Serve over spaghetti with your favorite marinara sauce and watch your kids gobble them down.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup grated zucchini
1 egg
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center of meatball reads 160°F.
  • Serve meatballs over spaghetti with marinara sauce, sprinkled with chopped fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHIA SEED MEATBALLS WITH HIDDEN VEGGIE PASTA SAUCE



Chia Seed Meatballs With Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce image

Chia seeds are used as a binder in lieu of bread crumbs in this recipe. And I hide some extra veggies in my sauce to get my family to eat their veggies! You can certainly add or substitute other veggies as your taste prefers. My family didn't even notice the addition of the veggies or chia seeds. So delicious!

Provided by Chef BeeGee

Categories     Sauces

Time 6h30m

Yield 3 meatballs and sauce, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
2 (28 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup frozen Baby Spinach
1 cup chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb 85% lean ground beef
1 lb 85% ground lean pork
5 teaspoons chia seeds
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup pasta sauce (from this recipe)
1/2 onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • SAUCE:.
  • 1. Steam the carrots for 20 minutes until tender.
  • 2. Add the spinach to the carrots and continue to steam for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Add carrots and spinach to food processor and puree (approx. 2 minutes).
  • 4. Open one can of the petite diced tomatoes and add to the food processor, blending the tomatoes, carrots and spinach together until all large chunks are gone.
  • 5. In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat.
  • 6. Add the onions and saute until translucent.
  • 7. Add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute.
  • 8. Then add the carrot/tomato/spinach mixture,along with all the remaining SAUCE ingredients.
  • 9. Simmer on low heat for 4-6 hours, uncovered. Stir occasionally.
  • MEATBALLS:.
  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Add all of the meatball ingredients to a bowl, and knead with hands until combined thoroughly.
  • 2. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes so chia seeds can soften.
  • 3. Form mixture into small meatballs and place in an ungreased 9x13 inch pan - should make 24 meatballs and fit the pan perfectly.
  • 4. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • 5. Once done, add the meatballs to the sauce cooking on the stove.
  • 6. Serve over your favorite pasta or on a hoagie!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 129.8, Sodium 880.1, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 18.3, Protein 29.7

HIDDEN VEGGIE MEATBALLS



Hidden Veggie Meatballs image

Those meatballs are good for kids who don't eat a lot vegetables.

Provided by Sylwia Wojdyla Ohlrich

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb lean ground pork
1/2 c bread crumbs
1/2 c finely grated carrot
1/2 c finely grated zucchini
1 egg
1 jar(s) ragu pasta sauce
8 oz whole wheat spaghetti, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • 1. Combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, carrot, zucchini and egg in a medium bowl; shape into 12 meatballs.
  • 2. Bring Pasta Sauce to a boil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs.
  • 3. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Serve over hot spaghetti.

HIDDEN VEGGIE MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Hidden Veggie Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large carrot, zucchini, ground beef, ground pork, grated parmesan cheese, onion, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, eggs, bread crumbs, marinara sauce, spaghetti, parmesan cheese

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large carrot, shredded
1 zucchini, shredded
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup onion, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
marinara sauce, as needed
16 oz spaghetti, cooked
parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place shredded carrot and zucchini on a clean towel and wring out as much liquid as possible.
  • Place strained carrot and zucchini in a bowl and add ground beef, ground pork, parmesan, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Mix until just combined.
  • Grab about a ¼ cup (85 grams) of the mixture and roll into a ball.
  • Pan-fry the meatballs in a large pan over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown, about 10 minutes, then add the marinara sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Or, can bake the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350˚F (180˚C) for 30-35 minutes, flipping after the first 15 minutes. Warm up marinara sauce and serve on the side.
  • Serve the meatballs with cooked spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

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