Savory Low Carb Meatballs Recipe
These meatballs offer a juicy, savory bite with a hint of garlic and herbs. Made without breadcrumbs, they are a great protein-packed option that satisfies hunger while keeping carbs to a minimum
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup low carb marinara sauce optional, for serving or other low carb sauce of your choice for dipping.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Shape Meatballs: Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
- Serve: If desired, heat marinara sauce in a pan and serve the meatballs with the sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Makes 4 Servings)
Using Ground Beef (with marinara sauce):- Calories: 347 kcal
- Carbs: 4.65 g
- Protein: 28.3 g
- Fat: 25.3 g
- Fiber: 1.65 g
- Net Carbs: 3 g
- Calories: ~285 kcal
- Carbs: ~4.65 g
- Protein: ~28 g
- Fat: ~20 g
- Fiber: ~1.65 g
- Net Carbs: ~3 g