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    Zoodles with Cauliflower Meatless Balls (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Mar 8, 2018 by Stephanie 8 Comments

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    Zoodles with Cauliflower Meatless Balls is a fun and easy twist on the traditional spaghetti and meatballs. Zoodles subbing for pasta and then topped with cauliflower meatballs. Gluten Free & Vegetarian.

    Zoodles with Cauliflower Meatless Balls

    ZOODLES WITH CAULIFLOWER MEATBALLS

    Cause spaghetti and meatballs have always been a favorite of mine.

    So making a lower carb version made with veggies just seemed perfect!

    And making spaghetti with zoodles and meatballs with cauliflower just seemed like a great solution!

    Another easy zoodle recipe we love is these zucchini noodles with mushrooms.

    HOW TO MAKE ZOODLES

    Making zoodles is really quick and easy especially if you have a spiralzer.

    I highly recommend them and we use ours on a regular basis. This is the spiralizer that I love.

    It only takes minutes to make a big bowl of zoodles with one.

    Zoodles

    CAULIFLOWER MEATBALLS

    These cauliflower meatballs are so tasty and easy to make in the food processor.

    See Full Directions in recipe card below!

    Cauliflower Meatballs prior to being cooked

    And here you have them in all their glory. Of course you will need to bake them first but the texture was really good and the flavor exceptional.

    Cauliflower as a tasty little meatball for Zoodles.

    They are also great as a little snack. When I made them I didn't need them all for dinner that night so I just snacked on these and they were so good.

    So even if you're not a Zoodles fan try these little meatballs on your next Italian dish or sub.

    CAUSE THESE ZOODLES WITH CAULIFLOWER MEATLESS BALLS ARE....

    • Super easy to make
    • Lower carb then traditional pasta noodles
    • The Meatless balls are great leftover
    • They can even serve as a snack
    • Can also top meatless balls on a sub...which I did and it was Awesome
    • Gluten Free & Vegetarian
    Cauliflower Meatballs cooked

    OTHER CAULIFLOWER RECIPES TO TRY...

    • Crockpot Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
    • Roasted Cauliflower Nachos
    • Cauliflower Fried Rice
    • Cauliflower Hash Browns
    Zoodles with Cauliflower Meatballs being swirled with a fork
    Zoodles with Cauliflower Meatballs on a plate

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    Zoodles with Cauliflower Meatless Balls
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    Zoodles with Cauliflower Meatless Balls

    Zucchini noodles with cauliflower meatless balls. Perfect gluten-free, vegetarian dinner option or if you're looking for a lower carb option for Italian cravings.
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 2 -4 servings
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    • Cauliflower Meatless Balls
    • ½ medium cauliflower broken into florets
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic chopped
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
    • 2 eggs
    • ⅔ cup Gluten-free panko bread crumbs*
    • ½ tsp. each dried parsley flakes basil, garlic powder, onion powder, & oregano
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • Zoodles
    • 2 medium to large zucchini
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • Marinara sauce
    • optional: parmesan cheese
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven 350 degrees.
    • Meanwhile put cauliflower florets, onion, and garlic in food processor and pulse until rice like.
    • Heat olive oil over medium heat and put cook cauliflower, onion, and garlic in pan. Cook about 10 minutes. The goal is to try and remove as much moisture as possible. Remove from heat in put in medium mixing bowl. Add Monterey Jack cheese, beaten eggs, bread crumbs and spices.
    • Combine well and shape into balls. You can actually make them whatever size you like your meatballs to be.
    • Bake in preheated oven 25-30 minutes turning once during cooking process.
    • Zoodles were made with Spiralizer but you could also thinly slice them with a knife if you don't have one. I put them in a colander and sprinkle with salt and allow to sit about 20 minutes to remove as much moisture as possible. Rinse and then pat dry. Cook in pan over medium low heat a couple minutes with 1 tbsp. olive oil just till they are slightly cooked.
    • These were topped with Marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, and cauliflower meatless balls

    Notes

    *Could use any of your favorite bread crumbs. I have also made them with crushed gluten free cracker crumbs.
    I used a jar of store bought Marinara sauce. You could certainly make your own or use your favorite pasta sauce.
    You can warm the pasta sauce on low heat while the meatless balls are cooking.
     
    The Zoodles can be made earlier in the day & then store in fridge covered until ready to make dinner.
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    Updated- originally posted March, 2016

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    Comments

    1. Allison - Celebrating Sweets

      March 08, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      What a healthy meal. I have never heard of cauliflower meatballs - they sound great!

      Reply
    2. Janette | Culinary Ginger

      March 08, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      I'm neither gluten-free or vegetarian, but this is a meal I would enjoy as a lighter option.

      Reply
    3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      March 08, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      How absolutely fun and delicious! I seriously can't wait to make your zoodles and cauliflower meatless balls! When I read the title, I was thinking, "WHAT? Cauliflower?" That is so awesome. I can just imagine how delicious and nutritious this all is! Lovely photos and even lovelier recipe!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        March 08, 2018 at 5:16 pm

        Thanks for your kind words Elaine and it wasn't definitely fun to make and even more fun to eat 🙂

        Reply
    4. Dana

      March 08, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      What an innovative way to replicate a heavy and meaty dinner! I love this. You can tell you really put thought and creativity into it in order to bring a treat to people who a) can't or don't care to eat pasta, and b) people who aren't eating meat. I really want to try those cauli-balls!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        March 08, 2018 at 5:15 pm

        They are really sooo delicious! Hope you get a chance to try them 🙂

        Reply
    5. Natalie

      March 08, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      This looks so healthy and delicious and would make such a great dinner! Definitely trying this recipe soon!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        March 08, 2018 at 5:14 pm

        Thanks Natalie and it really is! Hope you Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
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