Description
Low Carb Ricotta Meatballs are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining the creamy richness of ricotta with lean protein for a healthy yet satisfying meal. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, these tender meatballs are low in carbs but high in flavor. Serve them with zoodles or your favorite sauce for an impressive dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, ricotta, Parmesan, herbs, garlic powder, egg, almond flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, prepare your favorite marinara sauce if desired.
- Let meatballs rest briefly before serving with zoodles or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try substituting almond flour with crushed pork rinds or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. To keep meatballs moist, mix ingredients just until combined—overmixing can lead to toughness.