⏱ 35 min totalChicken-Spinach Meatballs with Creamed Feta Spread
Per 1 serving · 220 g · 16 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g28% of calories
- Carbs8g7% of calories
- Fat31g65% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Chicken-Spinach Meatballs with Creamed Feta Spread (220 g) has 426 calories, with 30 g of protein, 8 g of carbohydrates and 31 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (65% of calories). It is high in protein (61% DV), Vitamin C (21% DV) and Vitamin K (54% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 41%, 50% and 52% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein61%
- Vitamin C21%
- Vitamin K54%
- Riboflavin (B2)37%
- Niacin42%
- Vitamin B657%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
- Vitamin A12%
- Thiamine13%
- Choline18%
- Potassium16%
- Magnesium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium41%
- Saturated fat50%
- Cholesterol52%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅓ cup Spinach
³⁄₁₆ large Egg
³⁄₁₆ small Onion
½ cloves, minced Garlic
4 oz Ground chicken
1 ⅓ tbsp Parmesan cheese- 🥄⅛ cup Almond flour
³⁄₁₆ fruit without seeds Lemon
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Parsley- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
⅓ tbsp Olive oil
⁹⁄₁₆ oz Feta cheese- 🥄⅔ tbsp Crème fraîche
⅔ tbsp Cilantro
⅓ tbsp Spearmint- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
Directions
- 1
Place the spinach in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- 2
In a large bowl, gently mix the egg, onion, garlic, ground chicken, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, lemon zest, parsley, and salt until combined.
- 3
Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and with dampened hands, form into balls. You should get about 30 meatballs.
- 4
Heat half of the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, turning gently, until browned on all sides and cooked through to 165°F, about 18 to 20 minutes.
- 5
For the creamed feta spread, combine the feta, crème fraîche, cilantro, mint, and a dash of salt in a small food processor. Blitz until a smooth, creamy spread forms, adding more salt to taste if needed. Store in the fridge until needed.
- 6
Serve the meatballs with the creamed feta spread and enjoy.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (220 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 105 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 19 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 65 μg | 54% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 57% |
| Folate (B9) | 36 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 45% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 33% |
| Choline | 98 mg | 18% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 268 mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 741 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 338 mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 19 μg | 34% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.2 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 626 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 49 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 426 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 81minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 51minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 60minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken-Spinach Meatballs with Creamed Feta Spread?
One serving of Chicken-Spinach Meatballs with Creamed Feta Spread (1 serving) has 426 calories, which works out to 194 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken-Spinach Meatballs with Creamed Feta Spread high in protein?
It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (61% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Chicken-Spinach Meatballs with Creamed Feta Spread keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 5 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 7% of calories.
How much sodium is in Chicken-Spinach Meatballs with Creamed Feta Spread?
943 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chicken-Spinach Meatballs with Creamed Feta Spread?
2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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