Italian-Style Kale Meatballs
Votes: 8
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 18 balls
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 18 balls
Nutritional value per serving:
Calories 510, total fat 11 G., saturated fats 3.5 G., proteins 29 G., carbohydrates 68 G., fiber 5 G., cholesterol 80 mg, sodium 550 mg, sugar 7 G.
Calories 510, total fat 11 G., saturated fats 3.5 G., proteins 29 G., carbohydrates 68 G., fiber 5 G., cholesterol 80 mg, sodium 550 mg, sugar 7 G.
These healthy meatballs are made with ground beef, along with mashed black beans and kale. These ingredients add even more protein and fiber to the meatballs, adding a delicious flavor. Rinse canned beans can be used to speed up the cooking process. Frozen collard greens allow you to enjoy their freshness and deliciousness year-round. The meatballs are baked in the oven and served with cooked pasta and ready-made tomato marinara sauce. In less than an hour, you'll have a flavorful, filling Italian meal on the table.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 450 g lean ground beef
- 2 cups frozen chopped kale
- 0.5 cups black beans, drained and mashed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 large egg
- 450 g spaghetti, boiled
- 2 tbsp. ready marinara sauce, heated
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Preheat oven to 230°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, microwave the kale according to package directions. Let cool slightly.
- Add ground beef, Italian seasoning, beans, garlic, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper to the cabbage. Mix everything together with your hands. Drop mounds of the meat mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Using damp hands, form the balls and spread them evenly on the baking sheet. Bake until set, 12-14 minutes.
- Serve meatballs with warm pasta and marinara sauce.
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