Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh, seasonal vegetables, and courgettes are no exception. These versatile veggies can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads and soups to fritters and pasta. But have you ever tried courgette meatballs? They are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy courgettes, and they are surprisingly easy to make.
This article provides recipes for two different types of courgette meatballs: traditional Italian-style meatballs and lighter, healthier meatballs made with quinoa and feta. Both recipes use fresh courgettes, which are grated and then combined with other ingredients to form the meatballs. The Italian-style meatballs are made with ground beef, pork, and veal, while the quinoa and feta meatballs are made with cooked quinoa, feta cheese, and fresh herbs. Both types of meatballs are then cooked in a tomato sauce and served over spaghetti or zucchini noodles.
Whether you are looking for a traditional Italian dish or a lighter, healthier option, these courgette meatballs are sure to please. They are a great way to use up fresh courgettes, and they are also a delicious and satisfying meal.
VEGGIE MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO COURGETTI
Spiralize courgettes to make this healthier, gluten-free 'pasta' dish. The vegetarian meatballs use ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs to increase the protein
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Finely chop the garlic. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion, stirring frequently, for 8 mins. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook for 2 mins more. Meanwhile, put the beans in a bowl with the egg, tomato purée and spices, and mash until smooth. Stir in the almonds and sweetcorn with the thyme, a third of the chopped garlic and the balsamic onions. Mix well and shape into about 8 balls the size of a walnut, and place on a baking tray lined with oiled baking parchment.
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and bake the veggie meatballs for 15 mins until firm. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes, tomato purée and balsamic vinegar in a pan and cook with 2-3 tbsp water until pulpy, then stir in the remaining garlic and courgetti. Turn off the heat as you want to warm the noodles rather than cook them. Serve with the veggie meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
THAI GREEN CURRY MEATBALLS WITH ZOODLES
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan or wide pot over medium heat. Add curry paste and bloom in the oil, stirring frequently, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add thawed meatballs and continue to simmer, stirring frequently, until meatballs are heated through, another 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in another large pan over medium-high heat. Add the zoodles and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until zoodles are warmed through and some of their moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Evenly divide the zoodles among 4 bowls. Ladle curry over zoodles and top each with a few meatballs. Top each with sliced Thai bird chiles, basil, cilantro and black and white sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.
SUMMER MEATBALLS
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- To prepare sauce: in bowl of a food processor, combine onion, garlic, celery, carrot and lemon zest. Process until minced. Place large saucepan or flameproof casserole over medium-low heat, and add oil and butter. Add minced vegetables and salt to taste. Sauté gently until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.
- Add sugar, passata and 2 cups water. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Add milk, and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes more. Meanwhile, begin preparing meatballs.
- To prepare meatballs: in a large bowl, combine ground turkey, ground pork, bread crumbs, garlic and egg; mix well. Add pecorino, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until thoroughly blended.
- Line a large baking sheet with plastic wrap. Dampen hands with cold water, and roll rounded teaspoonfuls of meatball mixture, placing meatballs on sheet; there should be about 80. Add meatballs to simmering sauce, shaking pan gently to make room as they are dropped in; do not stir. Simmer, partly covered, until meat is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- To serve, transfer meatballs and sauce to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with pine nuts and whole basil leaves. Serve, if desired, with cooked rice, garnishing each serving with more pine nuts and chopped basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 392, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 705 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SUMMER MEATBALLS & SPAGHETTI
Make a quick and easy meal for two with these pork meatballs, served with spaghetti, courgette ribbons, lemon and parmesan - perfect for summer evenings
Provided by Elena Silcock
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat ½ tbsp of the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and soften for 5 mins, then add the garlic and fennel and cook for 2 mins longer. Tip into a bowl. Add the pork mince, parsley stalks and grated courgette to the bowl, season well, mix, and shape into 10 meatballs. Heat the remaining oil in the frying pan, add the meatballs and fry for 5-8 mins, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Set the pan aside.
- Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti for 1 min less than pack instructions. Using tongs, transfer the pasta to the pan of meatballs, sloshing in some of the cooking water as you go. Add the courgette ribbons to the pan and put it back over the heat. Toss the pasta and meatballs with the courgette ribbons in the pan with a ladleful of pasta water and add the lemon juice. Season well, tip into bowls and scatter over the chopped parsley leaves, lemon zest and a generous grating of parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
SUMMER ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS
I am always looking for a way to use up my zucchinis! This made a yummy and moist meatball. I use grass fed beef which can sometimes be dry This recipe produced 10 meatballs all just slightly larger then a golf ball. 5 meatballs per serving. Cal 236 Total fat 12.5 grams Sat Fat 4 Carbs 16 grams Protein 17 Fiber 2 grams
Provided by Wicked Step Foodie
Categories Meatballs
Time 35m
Yield 8-10 meatballs, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl mix with your hands the first 5 ingredients. Set aside.
- Meanwhile shred the zucchini and sprinkle with garlic salt. Put shredded zucchini in a colander and put a weight on top to help drain as much liquid as possible in 15 minutes.
- Chop the basil.
- Add the basil and the drained zucchini to the meat mixture and mix well using your hands.
- Roll into balls and put on a sprayed baking sheet and into a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. iIf using a high fat meat bake for 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- To ensure the meatballs hold their shape, use a combination of cooked rice, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese as the binder.
- Grate the courgette finely to prevent it from overpowering the meatballs' texture.
- Adding herbs and spices like basil, oregano, and garlic powder enhances the meatballs' flavor.
- Bake the meatballs in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs as an appetizer or main course, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
These summer courgette meatballs offer a delicious and versatile dish that's perfect for any occasion. With their combination of fresh courgette, savory herbs, and tender texture, these meatballs are sure to be a hit. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, these courgette meatballs are an excellent choice. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy this delightful summer treat!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love