Low Sodium Meatballs
This low sodium meatballs recipe is a delicious and heart-healthy twist on classic meatballs. Made with lean ground beef, flavorful herbs, and low-sodium breadcrumbs, these meatballs are both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup low-sodium breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, low-sodium breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Take small portions of the meat mixture and roll them into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Once all the meatballs are formed and arranged on the baking sheet, lightly spray them with olive oil cooking spray. This will help them brown nicely in the oven.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside. You can check for doneness by cutting one meatball in half to ensure there is no pink in the center.
- Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your low sodium Italian-style meatballs with your favorite marinara sauce, over pasta, or as a tasty appetizer.
Notes
Tip: Make a double batch of these low sodium meatballs to take to work or pack in school lunches!
Nutrition
Serving: 4servingsCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 238IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 3mg
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