Bbc 'lion Head' Meatballs Recipe

Total time: 60 minutes

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Net Carbs are 1% of calories per serving, at 2g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Bbc 'lion Head' Meatballs Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 1% of calories per serving, at 2g 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.

Bbc 'lion Head' Meatballs Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 130 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 205
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 43mg
Sodium: 302mg
Total Carbohydrates: 3g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 8g
Calcium: 23mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 171mg Vitamin A: 13mcg
Vitamin C: 2mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 500g/1lb 2oz beef mince
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp grated fresh root ginger
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry (or more, to taste)
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 free-range egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • Pinch ground white pepper
  • 100ml/3½fl oz groundnut oil
  • 750ml/1¼ pint vegetable stock
  • 300g/11oz chinese leaf, quartered lengthways
  • 3 dried chinese mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes, then drained (alternative use fresh chestnut mushrooms, sliced)
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornflour, mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (optional)
  • Sea salt and ground white pepper
  • 2 large spring onions, sliced
  • Dash sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

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