Zucchini Meatballs/Meatloaf (Onion and Garlic Free)

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp pepper

tomato puree(optional)

Directions

Mix all ingredients.

To make meatloaf, place in bread pan and form into loaf. Cook at 350 degrees for 60 minutes. Drizzle top with tomato puree. Bake for an additional fifteen minutes, until safe internal temperature is reached. (Ovens vary.)

To make meatballs, measure by tablespoon and form into balls. Cook on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center.

Freezes well for use with spaghetti or in meatball subs year round.

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1 small meatball (24.5 g), Calories 40, Total Fat 1.4g, Saturated Fat 0.6g, Cholesterol 16mg, Sodium 71mg, Total Carbohydrates 1.6g, Dietary Fiber 0.1g, Sugars 0.4g, Protein 5.0g, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 2%, Iron 3%