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Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Delight

Introducing Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a healthy yet comforting dish perfect for weeknight meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or Vegan Meatballs
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Basil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Base
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes diced
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Quinoa cooked
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar optional
  • 1 tablespoon Tamari or soy sauce
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe
  • ½ cup Yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Herbs (Cilantro/Parsley) finely chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine ground beef or vegan meatballs with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, and minced garlic. Shape into 16 meatballs.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and brown the meatballs for about 2 minutes until golden.
  3. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the meatballs for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Toss diced sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
  5. In the skillet, combine barbecue sauce, balsamic vinegar, and tamari. Warm the sauce over low heat and coat the meatballs.
  6. In a food processor, blend avocado, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and herbs until smooth for the creamy avocado sauce.
  7. Assemble bowls with quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, meatballs, and drizzle with the avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning and ingredients to suit dietary preferences. This recipe allows for various substitutions and combinations for a personalized meal.

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