Description
These Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce are a hearty, flavorful, and nourishing meal featuring smoky meatballs, roasted vegetables, and a tangy, creamy avocado herb sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a wholesome family dinner, this recipe is gluten-friendly, customizable, and packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs:
- Ground meat (beef, turkey, or plant-based alternative)
- Breadcrumbs
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, finely chopped
- Egg
- Salt and pepper
- Barbecue sauce
- For the Roasted Vegetables:
- Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- Broccoli florets
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- For the Avocado Goddess Sauce:
- Ripe avocado
- Greek yogurt
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro, parsley, or dill)
- Garlic
- Lemon or lime juice
- Salt
- For Serving:
- Cooked quinoa or brown rice
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into small balls.
- Bake Meatballs: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Roast Vegetables: Toss sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a separate baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Prepare Sauce: Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, herbs, garlic, lemon or lime juice, and salt until creamy.
- Assemble Bowls: Add quinoa or rice to bowls, top with roasted vegetables and meatballs, and drizzle with Avocado Goddess Sauce.
Notes
- Store sauce separately to maintain freshness.
- Customize with seasonal vegetables or grains like couscous or farro.
- Meatballs freeze well and can be reheated quickly for future meals.
