Minty Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (85 percent lean)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup 1 percent milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • Parchment paper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together all ingredients until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours. Heat oven to 425°F. Form meat mixture into 24 oval balls (about 3 tablespoons each). Arrange on 2 cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake 8 minutes; turn and bake 10 minutes more. Garnish with parsley if desired; serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

529 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.3g 45% DV
Total Fat 17.3g 22% DV
Carbs 88.2g 32% DV
Fiber 21.4g 76% DV
Sugar 7.7g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10052.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2441.5mg 52% DV
Cholesterol 86mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 33.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 47.6mg 53% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 438.5mg 34% DV
Iron 20mg 100% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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