Hidden Superfood Italian Meatballs

Sometimes organ meats get a bad rap, but I consider them an essential part of a healthy diet! They provide a rich source of nutrients, including COQ10, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Season these Superfood Italian Meatballs liberally with spices such as garlic and basil – they may become your new favorite way to eat meatballs!

Hidden Superfood Italian Meatballs

Course
Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish, Snack
Servings
4
Prep Time
25 Minutes
Categories
Autoimmune Solution (AIP)
Candida Control and SIBO
Paleo
Thyroid Connection

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup raw chicken liver or heart
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup zucchini grated and chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup parsley coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. To food processor or high-speed blender, add raw liver or heart, onion, parsley, basil, garlic, thyme and salt. Blend until a puree forms.
  3. To large mixing bowl, add liver puree mixture, as well as ground beef and grated zucchini. Mix well until blended.
  4. Form into meatballs of equal size, approximately 3 tablespoons each.
  5. Bake on baking sheet for about 25 minutes or until cooked through in the center. Flip once halfway through cooking process. Once cooked, removed from oven and place atop roasted butternut squash or veggie noodles, or a big green salad.
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Dr. Amy Myers

Dr. Myers is an accomplished, formally-trained physician who received her Doctorate of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in 2005.
Along the way, she made it her mission to help those who've also been failed by the conventional medical system restore their own health and live their best lives.

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