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Zucchini Spirals with Riced Cauliflower Meatballs Recipe

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
70 MIN
Cook Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

Zucchini Spirals with Riced Cauliflower Meatballs

  • 1 pkg. (340 g) Green Giant* frozen Cauliflower Riced Veggies, thawed
  • 1 pkg. (340 g) frozen Green Giant* Veggie Spirals Zucchini
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) all purpose flour
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (250 mL) cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup (125) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano,
  • 1 tsp (5mL) dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) sea salt
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (250 mL) white onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (796 mL) can low sodium crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup (250 mL) low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic glaze
  • Grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl combine thawed cauliflower rice, flour, egg, quinoa, panko, oregano, rosemary, thyme and salt. Stir to combine. Form mixture into 1 inch round balls. Transfer to lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 -20 minutes until “meatballs” are firm to the touch. Remove from oven and set aside.

*Yields 20 cauliflower “meatballs.”

In a large saucepot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft, 3 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, fresh rosemary, chili flakes (optional) and balsamic glaze. Simmer on low heat for 25 – 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 2 tbsp (30 mL) of vegetable oil and sear “meatballs” on all sides until golden brown, 2 – 4 minutes.

In a pot boil zucchini noodles as per package instructions. Strain well and serve with cauliflower meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with Asiago or Parmesan cheese.

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