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Chimichurri Whole30 Meatballs with Swiss Chard (Paleo)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 05/17/17 Updated: 08/16/20
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Whole30 meatballs tossed with healthy chimichurri sauce.

This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. As always, all opinions and recipe are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support 40 Aprons!

These chimichurri Whole30 meatballs are packed full of flavor and come together easily with the help of a food processor. Ideal for those on a spring or summer Whole30, they’re garlicky and tender, thanks to the Swiss chard. Is there any better way to get your greens?

These chimichurri Whole30 meatballs are packed full of flavor and come together easily with the help of a food processor. Ideal for those on a spring or summer Whole30, they’re garlicky and tender, thanks to the Swiss chard. Is there any better way to get your greens? These chimichurri Whole30 meatballs are packed full of flavor and come together easily with the help of a food processor. Ideal for those on a spring or summer Whole30, they’re garlicky and tender, thanks to the Swiss chard. Is there any better way to get your greens?
Two things:

a) CHIMICHURRI! And

b) Majorly exciting announcement, y’all. And no, I’m not pregnant.

I’m working with Sprouts Farmers Market to bring you healthy, delicious recipes, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. I’ve been a major Sprouts fan since I lived in Austin and would drop by after law school to grab some awesome produce and, let’s be honest, wine. I was obsessed with the quality and the prices, and I was bummed when I moved back home to a Sprouts-less Memphis.

These chimichurri Whole30 meatballs are packed full of flavor and come together easily with the help of a food processor. Ideal for those on a spring or summer Whole30, they’re garlicky and tender, thanks to the Swiss chard. Is there any better way to get your greens?

So imagine my delight when Sprouts put not one, but two, locations near us! I shop there every single week, loading up on their killer produce sales. It’s not every day that you can find blackberries for $0.99 and those coconut aminos you’ve been searching for (on sale, no less).

All of that to say, YES! Pretty much my reaction to this partnership:

And for my first trick… tada!

Chimichurri. Whole30. Meatballs. Why? Because chimichurri is the best, and meatballs are the best, and meals ready in 30 minutes are also the best. And if you’re on a Whole30? You need flavor and leftovers and easy. And girl, I got you covered. These chimichurri Whole30 meatballs are bound to become a regular in your rotation.

These chimichurri Whole30 meatballs are packed full of flavor and come together easily with the help of a food processor. Ideal for those on a spring or summer Whole30, they’re garlicky and tender, thanks to the Swiss chard. Is there any better way to get your greens?

These chimichurri Whole30 meatballs are packed full of flavor and come together easily with the help of a food processor. Ideal for those on a spring or summer Whole30, they’re garlicky and tender, thanks to the Swiss chard. Is there any better way to get your greens?

With the help of the food processor, both the meatballs and the chimichurri are a cinch. You add the meatball ingredients, minus the meat, that is, to the food processor in batches, making the garlic, herb, and Swiss chard base uniform and so quick. The chimichurri, made from the best chimichurri recipe, one of 40 Aprons’ all-time most popular recipes, is made in the food processor, too, in, oh, 3 minutes? (If you don’t have a food processor yet, what are you waiting for?! This food processor is awesome and super budget-friendly.)

It’s OK… you can tell everyone you slaved in the kitchen for hours, chopping everything by hand. I won’t tell!

I love using Swiss chard, too, especially when it’s in season. Using a couple cups of the veggie in these meatballs makes it easy to get your greens, keep the meatballs tender, and indulge in some fresh summer produce. Grab a bunch the next time you’re at Sprouts and whip up these chimichurri Whole30 meatballs! Oh, and if you do? Tag @sprouts and @40aprons on Instagram! I love to see what you’re making out there.

To make these chimichurri Whole30 meatballs, I used

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Whole30 chimichurri meatballs
4.82 from 16 votes

Chimichurri Whole30 Meatballs

Prep:10 minutes minutes
Cook:20 minutes minutes
Total:30 minutes minutes
These chimichurri Whole30 meatballs are packed with flavor, full of garlic and herbs, and Swiss chard. A great way to get your greens, these chimichurri Whole30 meatballs make a great and easy Whole30 dinner. 
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Ingredients

WHOLE30 MEATBALLS

  • 2 cloves garlic , peeled and smashed
  • 5 green onions , roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro , roughly chopped
  • 2 cups Swiss chard , roughly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ pinch salt
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tbsp Sprouts Farmers Market coconut oil , for frying

CHIMICHURRI

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley , roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro , roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic , peeled and smashed
  • 1 ½ dried oregano
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Sprouts Farmers Market olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions 

Chimichurri

  • Combine all chimichurri ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until totally chopped and smooth. Transfer to a jar or air-tight container and chill until meatballs are ready.

Whole30 Meatballs

  • Make the meatballs: in the bowl of a food processor, combine 2 cloves garlic, green onions, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves. Process until chopped and uniform.
  • Add the Swiss chard, a handful at a time, and process until chopped and uniform. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1-1 1/2 teaspoons salt, ground pork, and ground beef. 
  • Using your hands, mix until well-combined, but don't overmix. Using a disher or spoon, shape into balls. Heat coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat - use enough coconut oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve with plenty of fresh chimichurri.

Notes

This food processor is awesome and affordable.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 4g, Calories: 821kcal, Protein: 43g, Fat: 70g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Cholesterol: 155mg, Sodium: 224mg, Potassium: 846mg, Total Carbs: 5g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Net Carbs: 3g, Vitamin A: 1998IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 74mg, Iron: 5mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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These chimichurri Whole30 meatballs are packed full of flavor and come together easily with the help of a food processor. Ideal for those on a spring or summer Whole30, they're garlicky and tender, thanks to the Swiss chard. A great Whole30 dinner and Whole30 meatballs recipe
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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Robyn says

    Posted on 2/13/22 at 4:25 pm

    I have no idea what happened but the meatballs were tough and did not have much flavor and I did make 4x the amount of Chimichurri sauce as recommended by a viewer but it came out bitter and fair. I have no idea what went wrong but the whole recipe bombed for me. I did cook them in the air fryer and they cooked up to the correct temp but the meatballs were tough.2 stars

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    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:58 pm

      We’re sorry you had this experience, Robyn, but we do appreciate the honest feedback. They might have cooked too long in the air fryer. Regardless, so sorry they turned out tough.5 stars

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