Juicy Meatballs with Rice: Easy Roasted Veggies for Dinner
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Deliciously juicy meatballs paired with fluffy rice and a medley of roasted vegetables, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- While meatballs are baking, cook rice according to package instructions using vegetable broth instead of water.
- 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.
- Serve the meatballs over the rice with roasted veggies on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs to the rice while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg