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Juicy Meatballs with Rice: Easy Roasted Veggies for Dinner

Juicy Meatballs with Rice & Roasted Veggies

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Deliciously juicy meatballs paired with fluffy rice and a medley of roasted vegetables, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  3. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  4. While meatballs are baking, cook rice according to package instructions using vegetable broth instead of water.
  5. Toss the broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on another baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
  6. Serve the meatballs over the rice with roasted veggies on the side.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add herbs to the rice while cooking.

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