Meatballs

These low-carb meatballs are a delightful blend of seasoned ground beef and fresh herbs, perfect for a savory appetizer. They're baked to perfection and served with a zesty dipping sauce, making them a guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Almond flour - 30 grams
• Parmesan cheese (grated) - 20 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar-free marinara sauce - 100 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.
3. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
4. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil.
6. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
7. While the meatballs are baking, heat the sugar-free marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
8. Once the meatballs are done, serve them hot with the warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 26 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, beneficial for low-carb diets.

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