Chimichurri Whole30 Meatballs
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.
Yield: people
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
Serving Size: 4g | Calories: 821cal | 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