Eatingwell Neapolitan Meatballs Recipe

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 17g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Eatingwell Neapolitan Meatballs Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 17g 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.

Eatingwell Neapolitan Meatballs Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 386 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 332
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 294mg
Total Carbohydrates: 24g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 19g
Calcium: 224mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 829mg Vitamin A: 112mcg
Vitamin C: 38mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bulgur, (see Ingredient Note)
  • 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 4 cups diced plum tomatoes, (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 large egg white
  • 8 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
  • 1 pound 93%-lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups cubed whole-wheat country bread
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar, (optional)

Instructions

Visit Eatingwell's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)