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Whole30 chimichurri meatballs

Chimichurri Whole30 Meatballs

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These chimichurri Whole30 meatballs are packed with flavor, full of garlic and herbs, and Swiss chard. A great way to get your greens, these chimichurri Whole30 meatballs make a great and easy Whole30 dinner. 
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 people

Ingredients

WHOLE30 MEATBALLS

  • 2 cloves garlic (, peeled and smashed)
  • 5 green onions (, roughly chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (, roughly chopped)
  • 2 cups Swiss chard (, roughly chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ pinch salt
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tbsp Sprouts Farmers Market coconut oil (, for frying)

CHIMICHURRI

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (, roughly chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (, roughly chopped)
  • 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic (, peeled and smashed)
  • 1 ½ dried oregano
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Sprouts Farmers Market olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

Chimichurri

  • Combine all chimichurri ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until totally chopped and smooth. Transfer to a jar or air-tight container and chill until meatballs are ready.

Whole30 Meatballs

  • Make the meatballs: in the bowl of a food processor, combine 2 cloves garlic, green onions, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves. Process until chopped and uniform.
  • Add the Swiss chard, a handful at a time, and process until chopped and uniform. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1-1 1/2 teaspoons salt, ground pork, and ground beef. 
  • Using your hands, mix until well-combined, but don't overmix. Using a disher or spoon, shape into balls. Heat coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat - use enough coconut oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve with plenty of fresh chimichurri.

Recipe Notes

This food processor is awesome and affordable.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 4gCalories: 821calProtein: 43gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 224mgPotassium: 846mgTotal Carbs: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 3gVitamin A: 1998IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 5mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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