Italian Meatballs

Meat

Contributed by: BMC

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A great combination of carbohydrates and proteins to fuel your body and also to comfort if you had a tough day!

Serves:
4 servings
Total Time:
30 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes

Ingredients


Oats - ¼ cup OR ¼ cup bread crumbs Egg - 1 Ground_turkey - 1 lb (93% fat free), or ground beef, ground chicken, or ground meat alternative (such as Beyond Meat) Italian_seasoning - 2 teaspoons Salt - ½ teaspoon Marinara_sauce - 1 jar Parmesan_cheese - ¼ cup optional

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
To make the meatballs, put ¼ cup of oats (if using) into a blender and blend to a flour like consistency. Add to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Crack an egg by tapping the egg on a flat surface and pulling the shell apart with your thumbs, letting the egg fall into the bowl.
Step 4
Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon of salt to the bowl. Add the ground turkey to the bowl and mix with your hands by pinching the ingredients into the ground turkey. Wash your hands.
Step 5
Grease a large baking sheet.
Step 6
Using a Tablespoon, scoop out 15 heaping tablespoons of the turkey mixture directly onto the baking sheet pan and mold into meatballs. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 7
Serve as a dipper with a side of marinara sauce and cheese or over pasta

Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories:
393 Calories
Fat:
19
Saturated Fat:
5
Carbohydrates:
Net Carb: 18
Dietary Fiber:
3.5
Protein:
37
Sodium:
427