Description
These Low Carb Spinach Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and wholesome dish perfect for a low-carb or keto diet. Packed with protein and nutrients from fresh spinach, these meatballs are easy to make and pair well with various sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs using your hands or a scoop.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve: Rest the meatballs before serving.
Notes
- Pair with zucchini noodles, low-carb marinara, or a side salad.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes as an alternative cooking method.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
