Zucchini with Mini Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
All ingredients are to my liking and may be adjusted:1 cup diced onions1/2 cup diced celery2 zucchini, slicedcan diced tomatoes1 cup tomato sauce1 lb lean ground beef1 Tbsp oregano, dry1 tsp. garlic powder1/2 tsp. basil, drysalt & pepper to tastecrushed red pepper to taste (optional)
Slice zucchini, finely dice celery and onion. Set aside. Spray non stick sauce pan and saute zucchini about 3 minutes. Add celery and onion and saute until onion is translucent. Add canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, extra water if needed. Add seasonings (to taste). Simmer on medium. Next, put beef in large mixing bowl and add salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley flakes (all to taste and may be changed up with other spices). Mix by hand and roll into mini meatballs, about a heaping Tbsp. in size. Place in microwave on high for about 3 minutes (to remove extra fat and partially cook). Drop into sauce and continue to cook until done. Serve over pasta, rice or couscous.
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings evenly divided.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LINDAJ0621.
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings evenly divided.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LINDAJ0621.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 242.3
- Total Fat: 15.9 g
- Cholesterol: 56.5 mg
- Sodium: 109.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 15.0 g
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