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Chicken Meatballs with Amaranth and Herbs recipe

Chicken Meatballs with Amaranth and Herbs

These chicken meatballs with amaranth and herbs are the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Juicy and flavorful, they make a great main dish or a delightful snack. Packed with nutrients and easy to prepare, this recipe will become a family favorite!

Ratings 4.3 from 4 votes
Cooking Method
Cuisine ,
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Cooking Temp 180  °C
Servings 4
Estimated Cost $  10
Calories 250
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Description

These chicken meatballs with amaranth and herbs are the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Juicy and flavorful, they make a great main dish or a delightful snack. Packed with nutrients and easy to prepare, this recipe will become a family favorite!

Ingredients for Chicken Meatballs with Amaranth and Herbs
    Main Ingredients
  • 200 g ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper (optional)
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon amaranth flour
  • parsley and chives (chopped)
Instructions
    Cooking Steps
  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    Mix the ground chicken, chopped onion, bell pepper, egg white, and amaranth until you have a firm mixture. Shape into balls.

  2. Cook the Meatballs

    In a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients and let simmer for 10 minutes. Add meatballs, cover, and cook on low for another 15 minutes.

  3. Optional Tomato Sauce

    For tomato sauce, sauté Italian tomato, parsley, garlic, red onion, a spoonful of biomass, and a slice of beet until well cooked and blended to desired texture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 351kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.1g27%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 172mg58%
Sodium 165.1mg7%
Potassium 1182.5mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 9.6g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 39.5g79%
Vitamin A 14.60 IU
Vitamin C 13.15 mg
Calcium 35.98 mg
Iron 2.64 mg
Vitamin D 0.00 IU
Vitamin E 0.83 IU
Vitamin K 2.10 mcg
Thiamin 0.24 mg
Riboflavin 0.63 mg
Niacin 11.40 mg
Vitamin B6 1.14 mg
Folate 19.13 mcg
Vitamin B12 1.14 mcg
Phosphorus 432.47 mg
Magnesium 76.93 mg
Zinc 3.33 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve warm with a side salad or over whole grain pasta. A perfect meal prep option!

Keywords: chicken, meatballs, amaranth, healthy, herbs
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