Zucchini Noodles & Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 0.75 lb (340 g) grass fed ground beef, 90% lean
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp (6 g) almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp (3 g) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (2 g) dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp (8 g) dresh parsley, chopped small
  • 1 cup (250 g) marinara sauce
    • Brand recommendation: Rao’s or Primal Kitchen
  • 3 cups (255 g) spiralized zucchini
  • 1/4 cup (90 g) kalamata olives, halved

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, egg, almond flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic, oregano, and parsley.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Form 1-2 inch diameter balls with the meat mixture and place in the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until browned and then turn each meatball. Continue to cook each side until browned. Discard extra fat from the skillet.
  3. Add marinara sauce and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
  4. Add zucchini noodles and olives and cook for 3-4 minutes, uncovered.
  5. Serve warm.

Servings : 2

Prep Time : 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20-25 Minutes

 
Nutrition Info
Calories: 443, Carbohydrate: 17 grams, Protein: 41 grams, Fat: 24 grams
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