1 medium zucchini, finely grated - squeeze out the moisture with your hands
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
pinch of cayenne pepper (if you like your meatballs spicy, add more)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced
2 green onions, finely chopped (optional garnish)
Sprinkle of chopped peanuts (optional garnish)
SPICY ORANGE SAUCE
½ cup orange juice
½ cup tomato sauce
a big pinch of brown sugar
1 tablespoon sriracha
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Combine all the ingredients for the meatballs in a medium bowl. Using clean hands, stir until well combined. Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, pack meatball mixture tightly and roll into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small pot and bring to a slow boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, stirring often. The sauce will thicken up nicely.
When meatballs are finished baking, coat with sauce, garnish with green onions and chopped peanuts if desired. I served mine with veggies and brown rice.
Recipe by SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL EATING at https://simplybeautifuleating.com/2019/10/02/spicy-orange-salmon-vegetable-meatballs/