Lunch: Kid-Friendly Meatballs

This is a meatball recipe your family will love. It's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for yourself and your kids.

Ingredients

Sauce
½ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Meatballs
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 zucchini, grated
1 carrot, grated
1/2 onion, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients.
In a medium bowl, mix together meatball ingredients. Shape into 1-inch balls.
Place meatballs on a baking sheet and top evenly with sauce (1½ teaspoon per meatball). 
Bake for 45 minutes or until done.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Use certified gluten-free oats and confirm all ingredients are gluten-free to make this dish gluten-free.

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