Mediterranean Meatball Pizza Bites

These Mediterranean Meatball Pizza Bites are juicy and flavorful mini pizza bites. We prepare these bites with ground beef, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, onion, almond flour, oregano, paprika, cumin, pizza sauce, pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, butter, Parmesan, and parsley. These meatball pizza bites have approximately 285 calories and 20 g of net carbs. We prepare these meatball pizza bites in about 20 minutes and cook them for approximately 25 minutes. These Mediterranean Meatball Pizza Bites are ideal for parties, family gatherings, game days, lunches, casual dinners, appetizers, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. The meatballs can be stored for nearly three months or kept in the refrigerator for four days. You can serve these meatball bites with warm Pizza Sauce, Tzatziki, Hummus, Greek Salad, Cucumber Tomato Salad, Roasted Zucchini, or Roasted Bell Peppers.

STATS:

• Course: Appetizer, Snack
• No. of Calories: 285 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Portion size: 3 meatball pizza bites
• Cooking mode: Baking
• Total servings: 6
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 45 minutes

TOOLS:

• Bowl
• Tray
• Baking paper
• Saucepan
• Spoon
• Knife
• Measuring cups and spoons

INGREDIENTS:

MEATBALLS:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup parsley
• 2 tbsp onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup almond flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. cumin
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

PIZZA SAUCE:

• One cup pizza sauce
• 1 garlic clove
• ½ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp parsley

MEATBALL BITES:

• 1 lb. pizza dough
• ¾ cup mozzarella
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1 cup warm pizza sauce

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

GROUND BEEF:

• To make tasty and juicy meatballs, we utilize lean ground beef. As a replacement, you can use ground turkey or ground chicken.

PARMESAN:

• We use Parmesan cheese to provide a rich and savory flavor to the meatballs.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• Almond flour helps bind the meatballs while keeping the recipe Mediterranean-inspired. You can also use whole-wheat breadcrumbs.

PARSLEY:

• Parsley provides freshness and a pleasant herbal flavor. As another option, you can use fresh basil.

OREGANO:

• Oregano provides a classic Mediterranean flavor to the meatballs and pizza sauce. Italian seasoning can be used instead.

PIZZA SAUCE:

• The meatball bits have a deep tomato taste thanks to the pizza sauce. You can also use crushed tomatoes seasoned with garlic and oregano.

PIZZA DOUGH:

• Pizza dough provides a soft and golden outer layer around the meatballs.

MOZZARELLA:

• Mozzarella provides a creamy and melted filling. You can substitute provolone or feta cheese.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the oven to 200° Celcius.
2. Stir the ground beef, salt, black pepper, Parmesan, cumin, parsley, paprika, oregano, onion, garlic, almond flour, and egg.
3. We shape the mixture into eighteen small meatballs.
4. Put the meatballs on a coated tray and bake for eighteen minutes.
5. Carefully mix the cooked meatballs in warm pizza sauce.
6. Make small pieces of the pizza dough by cutting, and wrap all the meatballs with the dough.
7. Include mozzarella cheese around every meatball before sealing the dough.
8. Put the wrapped meatballs on a coated tray.
9. Bake for almost seven minutes or till the pizza dough gets golden brown.
10. Coat the hot bites with melted butter.
11. Garnish the bites with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
12. Serve hot with pizza sauce for dipping.

TIPS:

• Prepare same-sized meatballs for uniform cooking.
• Avoid filling the pizza dough too much with cheese.
• Close the pizza dough perfectly around every meatball.
• Bake till the dough gets golden brown.
• Coat with butter quickly after baking to get a flavorful finish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPS:

• Warm Pizza Sauce
• Tzatziki
• Hummus
• Garlic Yogurt Dip

SALADS:

• Greek Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Mediterranean Chopped Salad

VEGETABLES:

• Roasted Zucchini
• Roasted Bell Peppers
• Roasted Eggplant

MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:

• Lemon Potatoes
• Roasted Cauliflower
• Fresh Parsley
• Fresh Basil

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the cooled meatball pizza bites in a closed box and refrigerate them for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Store the cooked meatballs for almost 3 months.

FAQs:

May we prepare these meatballs earlier?

• Yes, you can prepare the meatballs and pizza sauce prior to use and refrigerate them till desired.

Will we utilize feta cheese?

• Yes, you can use feta cheese to get a powerful Mediterranean flavor.

May we prepare these meatball bites spicier?

• Red pepper flakes or cayenne are acceptable additions.

Could we utilize homemade pizza dough?

• Yes, you can use homemade pizza dough, as it works nicely for these bites.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Proteins: 19 g

Caloric Content: 285 kcal

Net carbs: 20 g

Sodium: 520 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 4 g

Fats: 14 g

Portion Size: 3 meatball pizza bites

Total carbs: 23 g