Meatballs Snack

Diet Suitability

  • High protein

  • Low carbohydrate

  • Gluten-free

  • Weight-management.

Meatballs Raw Ingredients

Prep Time, Cook Time & Serving Size

  • Prep time: 10 minutes

  • Cook / set time: 30 minutes

  • Serving size: Provides 18 meatballs (9 serves).

Meatballs Herbs & Spices

Utensils

  • Knife

  • Chopping board

  • Tablespoon

  • Wooden / large spoon

  • Large bowl

  • Scales

  • Baking paper

  • Baking tray.

Rolling Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 110g ricotta cheese

  • 110g parmesan cheese, grated

  • 500g chicken or lean beef mince

  • 1 tablespoon of fresh chillies, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons of fresh chives, chopped

  • Cracked black pepper.

Raw Meatballs

Step by Step Guide

  1. Add minced meat to a large bowl

  2. Add parmesan cheese

  3. Stir in ricotta cheese

  4. Evenly mix in chillies, chives and pepper

  5. Grab a small handful of the mixture and roll into a ball (each meatball should weigh approximately 40g each x 18 meatballs)

  6. Place each meatball on a tray lined with baking paper

  7. Bake meatballs in a pre-heated oven for 30 minutes at 180° degrees.

Cooked Meatballs

Suggestions

  • Add additional chillies, chives and pepper to suit your individual taste

  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a tangy dipping sauce

  • This recipe provides 9 serves (one serve is 2 meatballs) - each meatball is less than 1g of carbohydrate

  • Consume this high protein, low carbohydrate snack, as part of a weight-management diet

  • Freeze or refrigerate excess serves.

Meatballs served on a plate