Zucchini with meatballs and aromatic sauce

2 servings

60 minutes

Zucchini with meatballs and aromatic sauce is an elegant dish of French cuisine that combines the tenderness of vegetables with the rich flavor of meatballs. Light zucchini, slightly caramelized with onions and carrots, create a refined texture, while juicy meatballs made from fragrant minced meat with garlic add richness. The finishing touch is a spicy tomato sauce with cilantro and dill that harmoniously brings all the ingredients together. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a romantic evening, revealing the depth of flavors and aromas of classic French gastronomy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 666
• Proteins: 43.8g
• Fats: 41.7g
• Carbohydrates: 31g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Minced meat: 400 g
• Coriander: 1 bunch
• Dill: 1 bunch
• Tomato paste: 150 g

Cooking steps

1. Slice zucchini thinly, cut carrot into strips, onion into half rings, mix (with salt) and stew in olive oil in a multicooker on baking mode for 30 minutes, or in a pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

2. Chop onion and garlic with a blender, add ground meat and salt. Form small meatballs. Bake in a multicooker or oven for about 25-30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Minced meat: 400 g

3. Chop dill, cilantro, and garlic with a blender, add tomato paste, and serve with meatballs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander: 1 bunch
   • Dill: 1 bunch
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Tomato paste: 150 g