Ingredients

The following ingredients have 34 Servings
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 2-4 kale leaves, stems removed ((or about 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves or some of each))
  • 1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled ( (optional))
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 egg

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
  • Place the oats, breadcrumbs, kale, onion, Parmesan and garlic (if using) in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to grind very well. You want everything to be ground up finely so keep going until there are no chunks or big pieces.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and grind until thoroughly minced and uniform.
  • Form into 1-tablespoon-size meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels if necessary.
  • Warm in your favorite marinara sauce and serve with polenta, whole grain pasta, or alongside whole-wheat toast.