Zesty Sausage Meatballs

SERVES: 12

SERVING SIZE: 3

COOK TIME: 15 Min

These full-flavored meatballs cook up in 15 quick minutes and they're low-carb, with less than 5 grams per serving. We suggest serving our Zesty Sausage Meatballs with warmed spaghetti sauce for dipping.

What You'll Need

1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients; mix well. Form the mixture into 36 one-inch balls.
Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until no pink remains, turning the meatballs over halfway through baking.

Notes

Note: You can also use lean ground beef, veal, and even ground turkey breast, so they can be a bit different every time you serve them.
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