Description
Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce offer a delightful fusion of sweet and smoky flavors, complemented by a zesty avocado dressing. These colorful bowls are an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, impressing guests with their vibrant presentation and satisfying taste. Packed with juicy meatballs, fresh veggies, and a creamy sauce, this recipe promises to be a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Arrange meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While meatballs bake, blend avocados, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and water in a blender until smooth.
- Layer mixed greens in bowls, top with baked meatballs and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle generously with avocado goddess sauce and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg