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Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce

A delightful dish blending juicy meatballs, roasted sweet potatoes, and creamy avocado sauce for a comforting yet healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground sirloin or lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 3 tbsp water
For the Vegetables
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed
  • 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt & pepper
For the Avocado Goddess Sauce
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Big handful fresh herbs (basil + dill recommended)
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes and broccoli with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and spread them out on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until they’re fork-tender and caramelized.
  3. While the veggies roast, mix together the ground beef, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, egg, Panko breadcrumbs, dried basil, smoked paprika, oregano, and minced garlic in a separate bowl. Use your hands to mix gently, then roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
Cooking Meatballs
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes, turning them gently so they get nice color all around.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, balsamic vinegar, tamari, and water. Pour this mixture over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing those flavors to meld beautifully.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine the ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and fresh herbs. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Assembly
  1. To assemble your bowls, start with a base of quinoa or brown rice, add a generous scoop of roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli, nestle in some meatballs, and drizzle with the avocado goddess sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10g

Notes

For best results, let the meatballs rest for a few minutes after cooking to hold together better. Feel free to customize with different herbs or spices based on what you have on hand.

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