Ricotta Zucchini “Meatballs”

Delicious, melt-in-your-mouth-amazing zucchini meatballs with ricotta and parmesan cheese, topped with a warm and bubbly tomato sauce!

Ingredients

• 3 zucchini , grated
• 1 large yellow onion , grated
• 3 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1/2- cup fat free ricotta cheese
• 1/4- cup freshly grated parmesan , plus more for garnish
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• fresh ground black pepper , to taste
• 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil , plus more for garnish
• coconut oil for frying (you can also use vegetable oil)
• 2 to 3 cups tomato/pasta sauce

Instructions

1. Grate the zucchini and onions on the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor.
2. Place in a large bowl and stir in the garlic; mix until everything is well combined.
3. Transfer zucchini mixture to a large sheet of paper towel or a cheesecloth; wrap up the zucchini mixture and twist tightly into a ball.
4. For full instructions : diethood.com

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