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Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce


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  • Author: Mary Henris
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Enjoy flavorful Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce packed with nutrients! Try this easy recipe today and savor every bite!


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground sirloin or lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup Panko
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 bunch of broccoli, cut into medium florets
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Big handful of fresh herbs (basil and dill)
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef with dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, egg, Panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, and minced garlic; mix well.
  3. Form into 16 meatballs and brown in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  4. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake meatballs for 15 minutes.
  5. Roast diced sweet potatoes on one baking sheet and broccoli on another for 20–30 minutes until tender.
  6. Whisk together barbecue sauce ingredients; pour over baked meatballs.
  7. Blend avocado goddess sauce ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  8. Assemble bowls with quinoa, roasted veggies, meatballs, and avocado sauce.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg