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Zesty Meatballs
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| Z Serves: 6 Prep: 30min Cook: 8hr 0min Total: 8hr 30min | |
| 1/2 cup | wheat germ |
| 2 | egg whites |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 2 | onions, finely chopped |
| 1/4 cup | packed fresh basil leaves, chopped |
| 1 lb | lean ground beef |
| 1 tbsp | olive oil |
| 1 small | red bell pepper, finely chopped |
| 1 sprig | thyme |
| 1 tsp | dried thyme, alternative |
| 1 tsp | dried oregano |
| 1 jar (26-28 oz) | marinara sauce |
| 1 cup | water |
| DIRECTIONS Coat 4-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix wheat germ, egg whites, half of the garlic, half of the onions, and basil in large bowl. Add beef and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well. Cover and freeze 20 minutes for easier handling. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Saute remaining garlic and onions 3 to 4 minutes, or until translucent. Add bell pepper and cook 5 to 6 more minutes, or until slightly softened. Stir in remaining ingredients and transfer to cooker. Roll meat mixture into about 20 meatballs, 2" in diameter. Add meatballs to cooker in batches. Cover. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on high 4 to 6 hours, or until meatballs are cooked through. NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING CALORIES 246.3 CAL | |
| 9 G | FAT |
SATURATED FAT 2.5 G
SODIUM 565.4 MG
CARBOHYDRATES 18.9 G
TOTAL SUGARS 8.6 G
DIETARY FIBER 4 G
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