Description
Indulge in tender, smoky meatballs served over a bed of rice or quinoa, topped with a creamy avocado sauce for a delightful twist on comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 avocados
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine your ingredients in a large bowl.
- Form the meatballs, aiming for about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet, giving them space to breathe.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the creamy avocado sauce in a food processor.
- Coat meatballs with barbecue sauce after baking.
- Assemble your bowls with meatballs over rice or quinoa and drizzle with avocado sauce.
Notes
Make meatballs ahead of time, and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Customize with different vegetables in the meatball mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg