The Daily Meal One Pot Meatball Orzo & Broccoli Rabe Casserole Recipe

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 24g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal One Pot Meatball Orzo & Broccoli Rabe Casserole Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 24g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

The Daily Meal One Pot Meatball Orzo & Broccoli Rabe Casserole Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 161 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 283
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Sodium: 187mg
Total Carbohydrates: 25g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 15g
Calcium: 89mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 294mg Vitamin A: 32mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 6 Cups roughly chopped broccoli rabe
  • 1/2 Teaspoon hot pepper flakes
  • 1/2 Cup chopped onion
  • 16 Ounces orzo
  • 4 Cups less-sodium chicken stock
  • 26 Ounces frozen Rosina Homestyle Meatballs (or Italian/Turkey)
  • 1/2 Cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)