Looking for a fun and effective way to give your senior some much-needed protein? These meatballs are the solution! Not only are they easy to bulk cook and store for later, they’re sure to elevate your senior’s dining experience.
Whether a meal or an appetizer, these meatballs are filling and packed with nutrients like iron, selenium and B vitamins. They can be served plain, but for an added twist can be topped with a red pepper gremolata for a savory boost.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Meatballs:
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
Red pepper gremolata:
- ⅓ cup walnuts
- ⅓ cup roasted bell pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large sheet pan with foil.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and onions and sauté until translucent.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining meatball ingredients and add garlic and onions once cooled. Mix until combined.
- Using your hands, create 1.5-inch meatballs out of the meatball mix and place on sheet pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a food processor, blend gremolata ingredients until pesto texture.
- Remove meatballs from oven and top with gremolata. Enjoy!
Per serving*: 430 calories; fat 23g; saturated fat 4g; cholesterol 140mg; sodium 440mg; carbohydrate 15g; fiber 2g; total sugars 3g; added sugars 0g; protein 39g; calcium 5%DV; iron 18%DV; potassium 8%DV
*Please note: Nutrition variation may happen due to ingredient sourcing and measurement variations.
