Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Barbecue Meatball Bowls topped with zesty Avocado Goddess Sauce. Juicy meatballs, coated in rich barbecue sauce, sit atop a base of fluffy rice or quinoa and are drizzled with a creamy avocado sauce. This dish not only satisfies your hunger but also offers a refreshing twist that makes it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, these bowls will leave everyone at the table wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (or greens)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs (about one inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Toss baked meatballs in barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
- In a blender, combine avocados, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth to create the goddess sauce.
- Serve meatballs over rice or quinoa and drizzle with avocado sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg