Bison Quinoa Meatballs
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 156.4
- Total Fat: 3.3 g
- Cholesterol: 77.9 mg
- Sodium: 405.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 19.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Bison Quinoa Meatballs calories by ingredient
Introduction
This gluten free protein and vitamin packed meatball needs no pasta. This meatball can hold its own, keep you full, focused and on track. This gluten free protein and vitamin packed meatball needs no pasta. This meatball can hold its own, keep you full, focused and on track.Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1 pound (95-percent) lean ground beef
3/4 cup cooked quinoa (use frozen 365 Everyday ValueŽ Organic Quinoa, or cook it from scratch*)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup grated zucchini
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 egg, lightly beaten
Nutritional Info:
PER SERVING:150 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 17g protein
Special Diets:
Dairy Free
Sugar Conscious
Tips
See my homemade sauce recipe to accompany these little guys as well as my spaghetti squash recipe if you are craving the pasta, but not the carbs.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined. Shape into 16 balls and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Roast until cooked through and golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve hot.
(*Note: To cook quinoa, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot. Pour in ˝ cup quinoa, cover and simmer until water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside off of the heat for 10 minutes then fluff with a fork. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Use 3/4 cup in this recipe, and reserve the remaining for another use.)
Serving Size: 16 balls - 6 servings of 2
In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined. Shape into 16 balls and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Roast until cooked through and golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve hot.
(*Note: To cook quinoa, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot. Pour in ˝ cup quinoa, cover and simmer until water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside off of the heat for 10 minutes then fluff with a fork. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Use 3/4 cup in this recipe, and reserve the remaining for another use.)
Serving Size: 16 balls - 6 servings of 2