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Italian Meatballs

Nutrition (per serving)

547 kcal
P: 54gC: 22gF: 27g

Recipe makes 2 servings

⚠️ AI-estimated nutrition values based on estimated portions and assumed fat % for dairy. Actual values may vary.

What we assumed
  • ground turkey: 450 g (5% fat)
  • garlic: 6 g (0% fat)
  • eggs: 50 g (8% fat)
  • Italian seasoning: 8 g (0% fat)
  • basil: 8 g (0% fat)
  • parsley: 8 g (0% fat)
  • feta: 75 g (20% fat)
  • breadcrumbs: 40 g (3% fat)
  • flaxseeds: 14 g (43% fat)
  • sea salt: 2 g (0% fat)
  • pepper: 1 g (0% fat)
  • parmesan: 20 g (30% fat)

The fat content is primarily derived from the ground turkey, feta cheese, eggs, flaxseeds, and parmesan. The ground turkey is assumed to be lean, contributing a moderate amount of fat. Feta and parmesan add additional fat, while flaxseeds provide healthy fats. The total fat calculated aligns with typical values for these ingredients.

Ingredients

  • ground turkey(est.)
  • garlic(est.)
  • eggs(est.)
  • Italian seasoning(est.)
  • basil(est.)
  • parsley(est.)
  • feta(est.)
  • breadcrumbs(est.)
  • flaxseeds(est.)
  • sea salt(est.)
  • pepper(est.)
  • parmesan(est.)

Instructions

  1. Mix ground turkey, garlic, eggs, Italian seasoning, basil, parsley, feta, and breadcrumbs.
  2. Form meatballs of equal size and store them in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  3. Mix breadcrumbs with flaxseeds, Italian seasoning, sea salt, pepper, and a little parmesan.
  4. Dip a meatball in the crumb mixture, pat it down, and place it on a baking rack or baking sheet.
  5. Bake these in the oven for at least 20 minutes at 420°F.

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▸ Description

When you're craving Italian food, you can never go wrong with Italian meatballs. So here is a fit men cook quick and easy recipe. These meatballs are packed with some flavor, some crunch, and omega-3 fatty acids. I know you're going to love this recipe. Go and check it out. Let's mix ground turkey, garlic, eggs, Italian seasoning, basil, parsley, feta, and breadcrumbs. Form meatballs of equal size, then store them in the fridge for about 30 minutes. In the meantime, mix breadcrumbs with flaxseeds, Italian seasoning, sea salt and pepper, and a little parmesan. Then dip a meatball in the crumb mixture, pat it down, and place it on a baking rack or baking sheet. Bake these in the oven for at least 20 minutes at 420. And with each crunchy delicious bite, you get a small dose of omega-3 fatty acids. Boom! Head over to fitmencook.com for the full recipe, and remember to download the Fit Men Cook app for more easy, healthy, practical meals.