Chicken Meatballs with Spinach Courgette & Carrots

Ingredients

• • 1 pound ground chicken (7% fat)
• • ½ medium zucchini
• • 1 carrot
• • 1 cup spinach
• • 1 egg, whisked
• • ½ cup plain bread crumbs
• • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• • 1 tablespoon olive oil
• • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
• • ¼ teaspoon salt
• • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• • ½ teaspoon paprika powder
• • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Grate the zucchini and carrots using a box grater. Finely chop spinach. Set prepared vegetables aside.
2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine whisked egg, ground chicken, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, salt, oregano, tomato paste and olive oil. Mix thoroughly, being careful not to overmix.
3. 3 Squeeze out any excess liquid from the grated zucchini. Add zucchini, carrots, and chopped spinach to the meat mixture. Mix until well combined.
4. 4 Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the meat mixture and shape into small meatballs.
5. 5 Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes. Arrange meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one. Air fry for 10-15 minutes at 375°F until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.