So it is always best idea to hide all those veggies... They will surely enjoy without knowing it...
Aside from it's full packed with veggies we baked this as well to make it more healthy.
Half pork, 1/4 firm tofu (drained well) and 1/4 veggies.
A good processor like This will help you ensure that Al those veggies will be finely chopped and be unnoticeable in the meatballs.
This recipe uses carrots, lentil, and garlic to impart flavor, but you could also substitute any other veggies you have on hand.
And this meatball is super versatile and you can add it to anything you like.
Here are some of the many ways we have eaten them: Over pasta with spaghetti sauce On a meatball sub Over rice with tomato sauce
Or just eat it as it is.
Storing left over meatballs
If you are lucky enough to have meatballs left over, simply pack them with GooD ziplock or this no freeze burn containers in the freezer until you are ready to eat them again. Defrost in the refrigerator and then reheat.
Reheating it, make sure you reach the internal temp of 165°F for ay least 20 second to make it safe to be consumed.
Kids friendly veggies and meat balls
yield: 35 MEATBALLS
prep time: 20 MINUTES
cook time: 20 MINUTES
total time: 40 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS:
295grams ground chicken
590grams ground pork
1 cup crumbled tofu
1 cup carrots, chopped
2 cups loosely packed cooked lentil (mongo) or spinach(kangkong) (or kale, zucchini, broccoli)
3 cloves garlic (loosely chopped)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp italian seasoning
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425° F. Lay out a large cookie sheet or baking sheet. Line with foil if you wish for easier clean up and spray lightly with canola oil spray.
Ensure both ground meats are fully defrosted. Place in large mixing bowl.
Put the carrots, lentil, garlic, and in a food processor and chop at medium-high speed until finely chopped. Add the chopped veggies to the ground meats
Combine all the seasonings (salt, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder) and mix. Sprinkle over the top of the meat and veggies and mix with your hands until everything is combined.
Add the panko crumbs and mix again with hands until combined.
Begin to remove the meatball mixture and roll into golf ball sized balls. Place each ball on the oiled tray, making sure to leave a little space between each one. Continue until all the meat has been rolled into balls.
Place the meatballs into the oven for 15-20 minutes, depending on your oven. Begin checking at 15 minutes. Internal temperature for ground meat like this should reach ay least 165°F. The meatballs will be done when the center is cooked all the way through and you will start to see the juices browning underneath the meatballs on the pan.
Remove and allow to rest 5 minutes. Serve as desired.
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