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(Better for You) Meatballs

As part of my Frugal Homemaking series, I wanted to add a few new recipes that I've tried my hand at recently.  The first is my meatballs.  Basically, I took a few recipes, and tweeked them to work for me, my family, and the ingredients in my kitchen.  :o) The great thing about cooking, to me, is that you can modify any recipe to fit your needs and preferences.  I'd love to hear y'alls variations on any of my recipes.   (Better for You) Meatballs Ingredients - 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs - 1/2 cup milk - 1 onion, finely chopped -  4 cloves garlic, crushed/finely chopped - ~1 tbsp olive oil (enough to saute onion) - 2 eggs (I use Egg Beaters, or it's store brand equivalent) - 1/4 - 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs - 2 tbsp Parmesan (um, I always over-measure the cheese... hee hee)  - 1 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper (adjust to preference) - 1/2 tsp pepper - 1/2 to 1 whole small squash, very finely diced - 1 lb. grou...