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Italian Lamb Meatballs

Ali Segersten (author)
ITALIAN LAMB MEATBALLS AND SAUTEED DARK LEAFY GREENS-1

These savory Italian lamb meatballs paired with sautéed dark leafy greens make a deeply nourishing, protein-rich meal that is simple enough for weekly meal prep or busy weeknight dinners. Rich in iron, zinc, B vitamins, and protein, lamb helps support steady energy, muscle repair, and balanced blood sugar, while the greens provide fiber, magnesium, folate, and compounds that support healthy detoxification pathways. This hearty dish also makes perfect high-protein lunches the next day, reheating beautifully for an easy, satisfying meal. If tomatoes work well for your body, serve with a high-quality sugar-free tomato sauce for an extra layer of classic Italian flavor.

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 pounds ground lamb
½ cups blanched almond flour
1 large eggs whisked
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoons black pepper
¾ teaspoons Herbamare
½ cups parsley finely chopped

Greens

1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large bunches kale chopped
1 large bunches Swiss chard chopped
¼ teaspoons Herbamare
2 teaspoons raw apple cider vinegar

Nutrition Facts

Per serving Recipe serves 4

Calories from
  • Protein 24%
  • Net carbs 2%
  • Fat 74%
Full nutrition facts
Macros
Energy & Macronutrients
Calories
547kcal
Protein
31.8g
Total Carbohydrates
8g
Dietary Fiber
5.2g
Net Carbs
2.8g
Total Sugars
1g
Sucrose
0.14g
Glucose
0.48g
Fructose
0.28g
Total Fat
43.7g
Saturated Fat
14.6g
Monounsaturated Fat
20.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.8g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
309mg
Sodium
562mg
Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C
69.4mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.23mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.75mg
Niacin (B3)
7.7mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
1.9mg
Vitamin B6
0.37mg
Folate (B9)
101µg
Vitamin B12
3.2µg
Choline
260mg
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
97.2µg
Vitamin D
1.3µg
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
2mg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)
418µg
Minerals
Minerals
Calcium
275mg
Iron
5.3mg
Magnesium
104mg
Phosphorus
344mg
Potassium
743mg
Zinc
5.5mg
Copper
0.23mg
Manganese
0.72mg
Selenium
40.8µg
Fluoride
0.79µg
Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
Histidine
0.9g
Isoleucine
1.4g
Leucine
2.3g
Lysine
2.3g
Methionine
0.74g
Phenylalanine
1.3g
Threonine
1.2g
Tryptophan
0.35g
Valine
1.7g
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Alanine
1.7g
Arginine
1.8g
Aspartic Acid
2.7g
Cystine
0.42g
Glutamic Acid
4g
Glycine
1.3g
Proline
1.3g
Serine
1.4g
Tyrosine
1g
Fatty Acids
Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs)
Capric Acid (10:0)
0.07g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Oleic Acid (18:1 cis)
14.4g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)
0.77g
DHA (22:6 n-3)
0.04g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid (LA)
3g
Arachidonic Acid (AA)
0.21g
Other
Carotenoids
Alpha-Carotene
2.7µg
Beta-Carotene
2338µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin
22.4µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
5146µg
Lycopene
1.5µg
Plant Sterols (Phytosterols)
Phytosterols
9.1mg
Other Compounds
Betaine
12.1mg