Description
Delicious and flavorful low-carb spinach chicken meatballs that are easy to make and perfect for a healthy meal. These meatballs are packed with protein and nutrients, making them a great option for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped spinach, egg, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the meatballs: Using damp hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle or brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden on the outside.
- Serve: Serve warm as a main dish or over low-carb noodles or zoodles.
Notes
- These meatballs can also be pan-fried or air-fried for extra crispiness.
- To make ahead, freeze uncooked meatballs on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag once frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
