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Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce Recipe

Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce Recipe
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These Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce are a delicious and wholesome meal option that combines savory meatballs coated in a tangy barbecue sauce with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli, all topped with a creamy avocado dressing. Perfect for a satisfying dinner!

Ingredients

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Barbecue Meatballs

  • 1 lb (454 g) ground sirloin or lean/extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • ⅔ cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 3 tbsp water

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 bunch of broccoli, cut into medium florets
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Avocado Goddess Sauce

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Big handful of fresh herbs (combination of basil and dill recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, garlic, and onions. Mix gently. Shape into 1-inch balls.
  2. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. Avocado Goddess Sauce: Blend avocados, herbs, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
  4. Combine: Simmer barbecue sauce in a skillet and toss in meatballs until coated.
  5. Assemble: Base of rice, quinoa, or greens, topped with meatballs and sauce. Serve immediately.

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Keywords: Barbecue Meatball Bowls, Avocado Goddess Sauce, Meatball Recipe, Healthy Dinner

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