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Make Vegetarian Zucchini Meatballs in Under an Hour

As a vegetarian, I can’t say that I miss meat dishes all too much. But sometimes, it’d be nice to enjoy some of my old favorites.

Honestly, I think you might like these zucchini meatballs just as much as the real thing, and they’re ready in 40 minutes. Get cookin’.

Zucchini Meatballs

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 30 minutesTotal time: 40 minutesServings:13 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.

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    Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat for about a minute. Add in the zucchini, salt, and pepper and cook until water evaporates, about 5-10 minutes.

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    Strain the zucchini through a colander to get out all the remaining moisture. Transfer to a bowl.

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    Add the breadcrumbs, basil, parmesan, and egg to the zucchini and mix.

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    Form into balls using an ice cream scoop.

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    Brush the top of the zucchini balls with olive oil and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden.

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    Heat up the tomato sauce sauce in a pan. Transfer the balls into the sauce and let simmer for a few minutes, spooning sauce over each meatball.

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    Serve with pasta or crusty bread and dig in.