Feather-Light Matzo Balls *

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 16 Cuisine: Jewish

Feather-light matzo balls are tender, fluffy dumplings perfect for chicken soup or as a vegetarian main. They are subtly seasoned and delightfully delicate, suitable for comforting meals.

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Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup matzo meal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually stir in matzo meal, salt, and pepper.
  3. Let the mixture stand in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  4. With wet hands, form the mixture into small balls.
  5. Gently drop the balls into a large pot of lightly boiling water.
  6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

109 kcal 5% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.1g 4% DV
Total Fat 1.7g 2% DV
Carbs 22g 8% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9763mg 100% DV
Potassium 201mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 20.8mg 23% DV
Calcium 66.5mg 5% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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