Name: Feta Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 large egg; 1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese; 1/3 c. panko; 1/4 c. finely diced onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 4 tbsp. salted butter; 24 oz. fresh zucchini noodles; Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Step 1Preheat the oven to 400˚ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the beef, egg, feta, panko, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, the cumin, 1½ teaspoons salt and the pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until evenly combined.

Step 2Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and arrange on the baking sheet.

Step 3Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Step 4Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Once melted, remove from the heat and add the zucchini noodles, lemon zest and juice and remaining ½ teaspoon each oregano and salt. Toss well. Serve the meatballs with the zucchini noodles.

Feta Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

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