People are always looking for low-carb versions of their favorite foods, and it’s no secret that the options are endless. Instead of the usual spaghetti and noodles, maybe a squash variant will be the perfect choice. Plus, instead of using the ever-so-popular Parmesan to sprinkle all over the dish – how about Feta cheese for a change of pace? The Greek meatballs recipe with squash noodles and tomatoes might prove to be a new favorite in countless kitchens, and it’s just as tasty as its high-carb-value usual meals.
Ingredients for the Greek Meatballs
Although the list of ingredients may seem long at first glance – if you take a second look, it won’t seem that bad. After all, if you think about the delicious meal you’ll be gaining by going out of your way to purchase all the items – it’s sure to seem worth it! Give it a try and decide for yourself – you might like it so much that you’ll want to make it more often!
- ½ a cup of low-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup of soft breadcrumbs
- Three tablespoons of snipped fresh mint leaves
- ¾ of a teaspoon of garlic salt
- One pound of lean ground beef and/or lamb
- 47 ounces of yellow Summer squash or Zucchini spirals
- Two cups of grape tomatoes, sliced in two
- One tablespoon of snipped fresh oregano
- One or two tablespoons of olive oil
- Crumbled Feta cheese (optional)
- Cracked black pepper
- Lemon wedges
First Steps of Preparation
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare your baking pan with foil. Combine your yogurt, crumbs, mint, and half of the garlic salt in a large bowl and mix well after adding the ground meat. Shape in 16 meatballs or less, depending on the size you prefer, and set aside. Combine your squash, remaining garlic salt, tomatoes, and oregano, and drizzle with oil.
Continue the Process
Put the baking pan with meatballs on one side and squash-tomato mixture on the other in the oven and cook until the meat is golden and the squash is tender. You only have to toss it once, and keep in mind it will release quite a bit of liquid while cooking. Toss the squash mixture to a platter and place meatball after meatball on top. You can sprinkle pepper and oregano to top it all off and serve with lemon wedges!
Making the whole meal takes under an hour in its entirety. And the nutritious values are respectable for these Greek meatballs – you only ingest 301 calories, 15 grams of fat, 14 grams of carbs, and 29 grams of protein. Delicious and healthy recipe – get ready to make it over and over again!