Opt for meats that are 90% lean or leaner such as ground chicken and turkey. Typical meatballs call for breadcrumbs or rice but I recommend you try Quinoa or Oats.
• Prep Time 10 min
• Total Time 35 min
• Servings 20 huge meatballs
Ingredients
• 2.5 lbs ground chicken or turkey
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup dried quick oats – GF
• 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 purple onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp paprika
• 1 Tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 Tbsp dried basil or a chopped handful of fresh
• 1 Tbsp oregano
• 1-2 Tbsp of fish sauce or you can add flavor with a pinch or two of sea salt
Note: (You can basically season it however you want spice- wise)
Directions
• Mix all of the ingredients together in a big bowl
• Spray a muffin tin (or regular pan) with olive oil spray
• Mush into balls
• Cook at 375F for about 35 minutes
Nutritional Facts (for all):
Calories: 1,734 Fat: 20g Fiber: 14 Protein: 288
~by Kimberly Olson
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