Meatballs with caramelized onions and carrot-parsnip salad

In order to bring you the best organic produce, some ingredients may differ from those depicted.

Meatballs with caramelized onions and carrot-parsnip salad

Gluten-Free Friendly, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Paleo, Mediterranean, Lean & Clean, Diabetes-Friendly, Carb-Conscious, Family-Friendly, No Added Sugar, <600 Calories, Protein Plus

2 Servings, 550 Calories/Serving

35–50 Minutes

Turn your kitchen into the hottest eatery in town with our easy recipe for roasted fennel-infused meatballs and a bright and tangy root vegetable salad.

In your bag

1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)

Sunbasket is proud to source the organic ingredients indicated below. On the rare occasion we are unable to meet our organic promise, we'll put a note in your bag.

2 teaspoons fennel seeds
Your choice of protein
1 egg
Sunbasket paleo “bread crumbs” (almond meal - flaxseed meal - granulated garlic - onion powder - sweet smoked paprika)
1 organic red onion
1 organic carrot
1 organic parsnip
3 ounces organic baby arugula or other leafy greens
Sunbasket green goddess dressing (tahini - scallions - lemon juice - apple cider vinegar - parsley - garlic - kosher salt - dried dill)

Nutrition per serving

Calories 550, Total Fat 27g (35% DV), Sat. Fat 3.5g (18% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 165mg (55% DV), Sodium 470mg (20% DV), Total Carb. 43g (16% DV), Fiber 15g (54% DV), Total Sugars 13g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 36g
Contains: Eggs, Tree Nuts (almond), Sesame (sesame)

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛; teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten.

*Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

Prep the meatballs

Heat the oven to 425°F.

Finely chop the fennel seeds.
Cut a small corner from the ground meat packaging and drain off any excess liquid. Transfer to a plate; pat dry with a paper towel.

In a large bowl, using a fork or whisk, blend the egg with the paleo “bread crumbs” and fennel seeds. Add 1 tablespoon [2 TBL] white wine (from your pantry) or water. Add the ground meat, season generously with salt and pepper, and mix until just combined. (For easier handling, set the bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up the meat mixture.) Using wet hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. On one end of a sheet pan [on 1 sheet pan], drizzle 1 teaspoon [2 tsp] oil and arrange the meatballs about 1 inch apart.

Prep the onion

Peel and thinly slice the onion.

On the other end of the sheet pan [on a 2nd sheet pan], toss the onion with 1 to 2 teaspoons oil, season with salt and pepper, and spread in an even layer.

Roast the meatballs and onion

Roast, stirring the meatballs and onion halfway through, until the meatballs are lightly browned and cooked through and the onion starts to caramelize, 18 to 22 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the salad.

Make the salad

Peel or scrub the carrot and trim the ends. Lay the carrot flat; using a peeler, shave the carrot lengthwise into thin ribbons. Repeat with the parsnip.

In a medium bowl, toss the carrot, parsnip, and arugula with as much green goddess dressing as you like (set aside any remaining dressing for serving). Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve

Transfer the meatballs, onion, and salad to individual plates and serve any remaining dressing on the side.

Kids Can!

Toss the onion with oil and season.
Scrub the carrot and parsnip.
Assemble the salad.

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