Description
A delicious and hearty dish with savory meatballs, colorful roasted vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Combine well and form into meatballs.
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until golden.
- On a baking sheet, toss the diced sweet potato, bell pepper, and zucchini with one tablespoon of olive oil and thyme. Spread them out evenly.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve the meatballs over a bed of rice, with the roasted veggies on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped onions or herbs to the meatball mixture. You can also bake the meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American