Tuscan Pork Meatballs
Sautéed mushrooms, celery and garlic add savory flavor and help keep calories in check and portions hearty in this easy pork meatball recipe. Try the Italian-flavored meatballs tucked into a toasted baguette with sautéed peppers and onions or over creamy polenta for a quick dinner.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2015
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Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Freeze baked, cooled meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 5 meatballs
Per Serving:
177 calories; protein 17.9g; carbohydrates 11.8g; dietary fiber 1.7g; sugars 2.9g; fat 7.1g; saturated fat 2.2g; cholesterol 43.9mg; vitamin a iu 103.5IU; vitamin c 4mg; folate 29.4mcg; calcium 47.4mg; iron 1.8mg; magnesium 25.7mg; potassium 427.9mg; sodium 339.5mg; thiamin 0.1mg.
Exchanges:
1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat