My son Andrea, not content with losing a lot of weight, has become a real fanatic of “healthy” food in the sense of low-calorie food, and he stresses me out (and, guys, he was already stressing me out a lot before, so….) to prepare him very very light lunches and dinners!! Honestly when we go out to lunch, he doesn’t look at calories and really stuffs himself!

Sometimes I try to indulge him anyway, also because in summer, it’s better toeat foods like vegetables and salads without overloading the body.
Today I prepared some recipesbased on vegetables and one that we really appreciated are these easy zucchini meatballs in the pan without a gram of oil because I cooked them using just a sheet ofparchment paper on the pan.

They are exquisite with just a little parmesan and breadcrumbs, a real delight!!! If you want them even tastier, add small diced pieces of cooked or raw ham, speck, or bacon to the mixture!

Instead of parmesan use pecorino romano for a stronger flavor …as always, have a look at your fridge and add the food you have on hand!

The quick and easy recipe for zucchini meatballs in the pan is perfect for a quick lunch or a tasty dinner, they are liked by adults and children, and they can also be served as appetizer finger food for a party with friends.

TIPS AND VARIATIONS FOR ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS IN THE PAN not fried

• We can flavor them with a cube of cheese inside, so we will have melting meatballs with a soft heart

• if we prefer a vegan version, replace the egg with a bit of chickpea flour mixed with a little water

• if we add a little grated zest of untreated or organic lemon, we give the zucchini recipe a fresh and aromatic touch.

HOW TO SERVE LIGHT ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS FOR A LUNCH OR DINNER

1. Light side dishes:

• Salad of Tropea onion and datterini tomatoes

• Mixed grilled vegetables

• Julienned carrot salad dressed with lemon juice, EVO oil, and parsley

2. Grains or bread

• Quinoa with mixed vegetables

• Romagna flatbread just warmed

• Bulgur seasoned with aromatic herbs

3. Sauces and dressings

• Chickpea hummus

• Greek tzatziki sauce

• Light mayonnaise

4. For a buffet or aperitif

• Cheese platter with feta, goat cheese, and mozzarella

• Rolls of bresaola or raw ham

• Golden bruschetta with confit cherry tomatoes and fresh basil

I also suggest other zucchini recipes such as:
Stuffed savory pie with soft dough;

White zucchini parmigiana;

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ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS IN THE PAN