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Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce

Delicious meatballs coated in barbecue sauce served over rice with a creamy avocado goddess sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade
Avocado Goddess Sauce
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water to thin if necessary
Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli for serving
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. Brush the meatballs with barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Make the Avocado Goddess Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt.
  2. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, place a scoop of cooked rice.
  2. Top with baked meatballs and drizzle with additional barbecue sauce.
  3. Add steamed broccoli and cherry tomatoes on the side.
  4. Finish with a generous drizzle of avocado goddess sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 8gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the bowls with your favorite vegetables or grains.

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