1tablespoonsgrated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonfresh lemon zestchopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Use a tablespoon-sized cookie dough scoop to create meatballs; roll out between your hands.
Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake (middle rack) for 18-22 minutes or until fully cooked.
Remove from oven and serve immediately.
We love serving with a traditional spaghetti and meatballs (feel free to use regular or gluten-free noodles).
Notes
Stove Top: alternatively you can cook these on the stove top in a cast iron skillet. Bring skillet to medium-high heat and coat with olive oil. Sear meatballs on all sides and then reduce heat a bit and continue cooking/turning meatballs until fully cooked (about 15-25 minutes).
Serving: you can serve these with regular spaghetti and marinara, spaghetti squash and marinara, gluten-free pasta and marinara or you can just serve them in additional pesto. Whatever works best for you.
Storage: store extra meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.