Saturday, March 30, 2019

80--- Turkey Sausage and Zucchini Meatballs {Macro Friendly}



These delicious meatballs have the added surprise of veggies.....and along with that comes fiber, vitamins, and minerals!  Don't "hide" your vegetable additions: boast about them! Let your family, kiddos, co-workers, etc know how fantastic veggies can be!

This recipe makes large meatballs- or a large quantity of smaller meatballs- which makes them great for freezing (on a sheet pan in the freezer, then transfer to a gallon size freezer bag) and reheating for meals or lunches later.

Turkey Sausage and Zucchini Meatballs
Makes 24 large meatballs

1 yellow onion, finely chopped (I used my food processor)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb ground Italian turkey sausage
1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey burger
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
2 small zucchini (1/2 finely shredded, 1/2 grated)
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Combine all ingredients (by hand works best) in a large mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or up to one day).  

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Spray a muffin pan (regular size) with olive oil spray.  Use a 4 Tbsp cookie scoop (or measuring cup) to scoop out mixture and use your hands to roll into balls.  Place balls into the muffin pan.  Note: you may also use a smaller muffin tin for making smaller meatballs; yield will be ~36.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping meatballs halfway.

Serve with your favorite sauce, on pasta, or on a salad, or in sandwich, or wrap.............

Nutrition info per 1 meatball: 83 calories, 3.5 g fat, 10 g protein, 2.5 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g fiber

Monday, March 11, 2019

St. Patricks' Day Avocado Tribute



Green food is so trendy right now.... and hopefully will be forever.

This green fruit is full of healthy fats, in season year round (in Mexico), and has a multitude of uses!

Avoid the artificially green-dyed food and go green in the best way possible for your St. Patricks' Day celebration this year- with avocados!  Here is a round-up of some of my favorite recipes:









Not green but absolutely worth a mention

Also not green, also worth the mention