Rachael Ray Lamb Meatballs And Toasted Orzo Recipe

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 14g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Rachael Ray Lamb Meatballs And Toasted Orzo Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 14g 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 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.

Rachael Ray Lamb Meatballs And Toasted Orzo Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 14 servings   ( 164 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 251
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 53mg
Sodium: 380mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 12g
Calcium: 98mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 304mg Vitamin A: 121mcg
Vitamin C: 10mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock (32 ounces)
  • 2 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
  • Milk, for soaking
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons grated onion
  • 2 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced, plus 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
  • Salt and pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo
  • 1 box thawed frozen chopped spinach (10 ounces), squeezed dry
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

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