Description
Juicy homemade meatballs served with fluffy rice and perfectly roasted vegetables for a wholesome, balanced, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 400 g ground beef (or beef & pork mix)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup butternut squash, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the rice in salted water until tender and fluffy, then set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and fully cooked through.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and butternut squash with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
6. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
7. Serve meatballs over rice with roasted vegetables on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Add grated Parmesan cheese to the meatball mixture for extra richness.
Swap rice with couscous or quinoa for variation.
Sweet potatoes can be used instead of butternut squash for a slightly sweeter flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg