Zucchini and Carrot Veggie-Loaded Meatballs

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Juicy baked meatballs infused with grated zucchini and carrot, making a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for pairing with pasta or as a kid-friendly finger food. This Italian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, zucchini, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and finely grate 1 medium carrot and 1 medium zucchini. Finely mince 2 garlic cloves and 1 small onion.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, grated zucchini, grated carrot, minced garlic, minced onion, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Shape mixture into 18-20 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  4. Step 4: Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the meatballs.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 18-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and edges are lightly browned. Serve hot with your favorite pasta or dipping sauce.

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