Best 3 Healthy Meatballs Recipes
With the growing emphasis on healthy eating, meatballs have undergone a transformation to become a healthier dish. The traditional meatballs, made with ground beef, pork, or veal, have been revamped using leaner meats, such as ground turkey or chicken, and healthful ingredients like whole-wheat breadcrumbs and vegetables. These healthier meatballs are packed with flavor and nutrition, making them an excellent choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal or as an appetizer at your next party. Whether you prefer baked, grilled, or pan-fried meatballs, there's a recipe out there that will satisfy your taste buds while keeping you on track with your health goals.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
HEALTHY LAMB MEATBALLS
Lamb is usually a pretty fatty meat (with none of the good fats!). So I made up this recipe to satisfy my husband's cravings for lamb. Not only are they fast and easy, they are healthy and freeze well too. I serve this with rice and lentils (in rice cooker) with yogurt.
Provided by Nova
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Boil lamb in a pot of water, breaking into small chunks with a spoon, until fully cooked, 5 to 10 minutes. Skim fat from water using a spoon and drain water from meat.
- Mix cooked lamb, cabbage, onion, egg, allspice, cardamom, turmeric, sumac, salt, and pepper together in bowl; roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. Arrange meatballs on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 123.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
HEALTHY MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS (EGGLESS, BREADLESS, FLOURLESS)
Easy, tasty, healthy mini meatballs. I make this and put on top of whole wheat pasta or my husband puts them in a soft roll.
Provided by jaan_black
Categories European
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Coat baking pan with a thin layer of olive oil.
- Add ingredients (excluding tomato sauce) into a bowl and then blend well together with hands.
- Roll meat into balls (a little larger than golf balls) and line up in pan (don't crowd).
- Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Place under broiler for 1 minute (omit if you like).
- Add tomato sauce and cover with foil.
- Reduce heat to 300 degrees and allow to bake another 25 minutes.
- Put on pasta, in a roll or just eat them like this. Super yummy, enjoy!
HEALTHY MEATBALLS
These meat balls go well with the Easy Low-Fat Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce. I cook these in the microwave in a steamer. This way the fat drains off. I usually rinse these a little also. This recipe came out of a want to have spaghetti and meatballs without all of the fat. These balls freeze great.
Provided by MsSally
Categories Meat
Time 18m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together and form into 1 1/2 inch balls.
- Put in top of steamer basket.
- Put 1/4 cup water in bottom of steamer. Cover and cook 5 to 8 mins on high or until cooked through.
- Rinse under HOT water for about 5 minutes.
- Use in normal way you would use meatballs.
- To freeze, flash freeze meatballs and then place in a freezer bag. Use as many or as few as needed.
- Makes about 20 meatballs 3 per serving.
Tips:
- Use a variety of meats: Combining different types of meat, such as beef, pork, and veal, can create a more flavorful and juicy meatball.
- Use fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices add a lot of flavor to meatballs. Some good options include parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, and onion.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing the meatball mixture can make the meatballs tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Let the meatballs rest before cooking: Letting the meatballs rest before cooking allows them to firm up and hold their shape better.
- Cook the meatballs over medium heat: Cooking the meatballs over medium heat helps to prevent them from drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatballs are cooked through: The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion:
Meatballs are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. Meatballs can also be used in soups, stews, and sandwiches. No matter how you choose to serve them, meatballs are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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