MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI MEDLEY

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From "The South Beach Diet Cookbook" c.2004 Use this phase 2 one-dish meal to easily add a few servings of vegetables to your day. Serve it in bowls with crusty whole grain bread or spoon it over whole wheat fettuccine.

Provided by WendyMaq

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey breast
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute or 2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
12 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, Italian-style cut
2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup basil, fresh chopped
2 sprigs basil (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef or turkey, bread crumbs, egg, 1 teaspoon of pepper, Italian Seasoning, and 8 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Form into balls the size of walnuts.
  • Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, add meatballs and cook for 15 minutes or until browned and no longer pink inside. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
  • In same skillet as the meatball drippings over med-high heat, add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.
  • Stir in the Stir in zucchini, squash, cut tomatoes with juice, crushed tomatoes, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the remaining 4 tablespoons of cheese, and the meatballs.
  • Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped basil. Garnish with a the basil sprig.

Linda Kamathi
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I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The meatballs were a little too dense for my taste, and the sauce was a bit too sweet. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Besong Ella Favour
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These meatballs were a bit of a let down. They were dry and the sauce was bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Prosper Nosa
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These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted great! I used a mix of ground beef and ground turkey, and they turned out really moist and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious, and the zucchini added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely


Angel Lettie Ngondo
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The sauce was delicious and the zucchini added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Bear
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These meatballs were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the zucchini added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making these again.


freddo
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I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The meatballs were a little too dense for my taste, and the sauce was a bit too sweet. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Pabiy Kamara
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These meatballs were a bit of a let down. They were dry and the sauce was bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Fahumy Mohamed
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These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted great! I used a mix of ground beef and ground turkey, and they turned out really moist and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious, and the zucchini added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely


Ak Kamrul Hasan imo
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The sauce was delicious and the zucchini added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Hemanta Bashyal
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These meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The sauce was flavorful and the zucchini added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making these again.


Parves Sordar
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I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The meatballs were a little too dense for my taste, and the sauce was a bit too sweet. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Aans Khan
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These meatballs were a disappointment. They were dry and tasteless, and the sauce was bland. I definitely would not recommend this recipe.


Naiz Deaf
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I have a new favorite meatball recipe! These meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was out of this world. The zucchini added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Mina Eisa
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I loved the combination of flavors in the sauce and the zucchini added a nice pop of color. I will definitely be making these again.


greycat14 sam
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I made these meatballs last night and they were delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they turned out great. The sauce was perfect and the zucchini added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Al Asad
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the zucchini added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making these again.