We don’t need to just pack veggies into our kids meals – though kids will LOVE these delicious and healthy turkey or chicken meatballs too! We all need more veggies in our own day and these mouth-watering veggie-packed meatballs are delicious over spiral zucchini or squash, with chickpea of rice pasta (with a little fresh vegan pesto ) or simply as a mid-afternoon snack. The sun-dried tomatoes and lemon add a rich Umami flavour to these protein-packed meatballs!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
• 1 cup organic spinach, finely chopped
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 red pepper, finely diced
• 1 yellow paper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 tsp each dried basil, oregano and garlic powder
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat OVEN to 400 degrees

• Chop the veggies and herbs, and then place in a food processor on high for 1 minute.
• Zest and juice the lemon, mix with dried herbs and mustard
• Place the ground turkey or chicken in a bowl, add the veggies and mix with your hands.
• Roll into 2-inch balls.
• Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and place the meatballs on top, separating them slightly.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing frequently
• Store in a glass jar or try not to eat them all!