Chorizo Potato Breakfast Meatballs
With mild spice, protein, greens, and healthy carbs in every bite, these chorizo potato breakfast meatballs are the perfect portable, make-ahead breakfast!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 large russet potato about 1 pound, peeled
- 1 ½ cups chopped baby spinach may also use kale
- 2 pounds ground pork may also use ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
For the Sauce:
- 1 small avocado
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 –3 tablespoons water to desired consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grate the potato (we recommend using the shredder attachment of your food processor for quickest results), then place 1 ½ cups of shredded potato in a tea towel and squeeze the potato to get rid of excess moisture.
- Add the shredded potato to a large bowl along with the remaining spinach, ground pork, and seasonings, then work the mixture with your hands until fully combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls then place on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, until the meatballs are fully cooked and browned on top.
- While the meatballs are baking, blend together all sauce ingredients, adding in water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
- Eat immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or the freezer for up to 5 months. To reheat, either microwave them for 1 minute, or place in a skillet with a teaspoon of oil over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes per side, until browned and fully warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1254IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg