Easy Pesto Chicken Meatballs

By: @my.little.food.critic

These meatballs are loaded with veggies and are SO easy to make! You can easily double or triple the batch for an easy dinner.

• Prep time: 15 mins
• Cook time: 20 mins
• Serves: 15 meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken mince
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 small zucchini, grated
• ½ cup broccoli, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Add the chicken, 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, black pepper, carrot, zucchini, broccoli, parsley, pesto, and breadcrumbs to a large bowl and stir to combine. 
3. Scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls. 
4. Use the remaining tbsp of olive to brush each ball with oil.
5. Bake for 18- 20 minutes, until golden and cooked through. 
6. These are great served alongside spaghetti and marinara or as a snack with a dipping sauce.
7. You can store the meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or in the freezer for up to two months.