Feta Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

1 large egg

1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese

1/3 c. panko

1/4 c. finely diced onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

4 tbsp. salted butter

24 oz. fresh zucchini noodles

Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400˚ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the beef, egg, feta, panko, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, the cumin, 1½ teaspoons salt and the pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until evenly combined.

Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and arrange on the baking sheet.

Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Once melted, remove from the heat and add the zucchini noodles, lemon zest and juice and remaining ½ teaspoon each oregano and salt. Toss well. Serve the meatballs with the zucchini noodles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 1145
• Total Fat: 47 g
• Saturated Fat: 21 g
• Trans Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 317 mg
• Sodium: 857 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 123 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 49 g