Albóndigas a la Plancha

Albóndigas a la Plancha is a delightful Spanish-style grilled meatball dish that combines rich flavors with a low-carb twist. Perfectly seasoned and grilled, these meatballs offer a healthy yet satisfying meal option.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 300 grams
• Ground pork - 200 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Egg - 1 large
• Almond flour - 30 grams
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon for grilling
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, egg, almond flour, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined, then form the mixture into 8 equal-sized meatballs.
3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
4. Once the pan is hot, place the meatballs on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through.
5. Remove the meatballs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
6. Serve the albóndigas on large lettuce leaves, using them as a wrap, or alongside your favorite low-carb dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 110 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and weight management.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb and ketogenic diets.

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