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By skinnytaste.com
Zucchini Meatballs
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:30min
These meatless Zucchini Meatballs are made with grated zucchini, garlic, Pecorino Romano, basil, bread crumbs and egg, then baked in the oven and finished in a pomodoro sauce.
Updated at: Sat, 15 Feb 2025 04:48:49 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
19
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories273.9 kcal (14%)
Total Fat10.4 g (15%)
Carbs36.1 g (14%)
Sugars12.9 g (14%)
Protein11.2 g (22%)
Sodium1418 mg (71%)
Fiber5.8 g (21%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![cooking spray](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764891/graph/fooddb/6ee0bba2904bf4657fbc05e5a4a8cdb0.jpg)
cooking spray
![1 tsp olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
1 tspolive oil
![2 garlic cloves (crushed)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
2garlic cloves
crushed
![1 1/4 lbs unpeeled zucchini (grated)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764866/graph/fooddb/130dbc585672327e13144e2500a2f07d.jpg)
1.25 lbszucchini
unpeeled, grated
![1/2 tsp kosher salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764757/graph/fooddb/9c6c980ec7ac8598540dbdb2c4bf00bd.jpg)
½ tspkosher salt
![1/8 tsp black pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
⅛ tspblack pepper
![3 tbsp chopped basil (plus leaves for garnish)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764699/graph/fooddb/fb3922212f4471d2dc6c0d116318c165.jpg)
3 Tbspbasil
chopped, plus leaves for garnish
![1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764917/graph/fooddb/19d81737bb3354e89d8272c970f9cb48.jpg)
1 cupitalian seasoned breadcrumbs
![1 large egg (beaten)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765018/graph/fooddb/fa43dd85a5a5b36d90db62044e58e857.jpg)
1egg
large, beaten
![1 ounce 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312202/custom_upload/aa3ca57b827568e7187a677f0cddfe26.jpg)
1 ouncepecorino romano cheese
freshly grated, plus more for serving
![2 cups quick marinara sauce or jarred](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312216/custom_upload/683dd5ef86f9eda44f36136a2d358a92.jpg)
2 cupsmarinara sauce
quick, or jarred
![part skim ricotta cheese (for serving (optional))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764893/graph/fooddb/83c2cc2bb5f8407e528e0223bd826f40.jpg)
part skim ricotta cheese
for serving, optional
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