As I was meal planning and prepping for the coming week, I knew I wanted meatballs. But, the same old thing did not sound appealing. I decided to try something new, so I visited flavors from all my favorite regions and decided on a fantastic Southwestern inspired meatball served over an amazing Black Bean and Corn Salsa.
It was a huge hit. Chad AND Munchkin both devoured it. Incredible flavor packed into these meatballs and salsa, with a whopping 31g protein per serving and only 330 calories. That is a lot of bang for your buck (if you ask me). If you are looking for a few more calories, try adding Spicy Baked Brown Rice!
Enjoy!!!
Yield: 6

Southwestern Meatballs and Black Bean Corn Salsa
My new favorite Southwestern Meatballs and Black Bean Corn Salsa, a light and healthy meal in under 40 minutes!
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 40 Min
Ingredients
Southwestern Meatballs (makes 18 meatballs)
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Mrs Dash SW Chipotle seasoning
Black Bean Corn Salsa
- 1 15 ounce can reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/3 cups frozen Sweet White Corn
- 1 14.5 ounce can reduced sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 4 ounce can fired roasted diced green chiles, drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Ancho Chile Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Chile Pepper
- pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Southwestern Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- In a large mixing bowl combine ingredients, mix well. Form into 1 ounce/2 tablespoon balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes n the center rack of your oven.
Black Bean Corn Salsa
- Place a large skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles in the pan. Add the corn in an even layer to the pan. Allow to cook for 3-5 minutes until corn is caramelized.
- Add tomatoes, beans and diced chiles. Stir well. Add cumin, ancho, chipotle and cayenne peppers and salt. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
- Remove meatballs from oven and serve 3/4 cup salsa with 3 meatballs on top. Enjoy!!!
These were a great idea...never would have thought to serve meatballs with a salsa like that.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds and looks great. It's a unique twist on meatballs!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fantastic, wow 31 gms of protein! love it! I also love all the fresh delicious flavors!
ReplyDeleteI also love to put just a bit of pineapple or mango in my black bean and corn salsa for just a bit of a different flavor.
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