Spicy Meatballs with Chili Black Beans⏱ 45 min total

Spicy Meatballs with Chili Black Beans

Per 1 serving · 550 g · 17 ingredients

Calories
465
23%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    35g
    29% of calories
  • Carbs
    44g
    36% of calories
  • Fat
    19g
    35% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spicy Meatballs with Chili Black Beans (550 g) has 465 calories, with 35 g of protein, 44 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (36% of calories). It is high in protein (71% DV), dietary fiber (63% DV) and Vitamin C (74% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 24% and 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
85cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.6g
Net carbs
26g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
18g
5.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein71%
  • Dietary fiber63%
  • Vitamin C74%
  • Vitamin E26%
  • Vitamin K34%
  • Thiamine87%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A14%
  • Calcium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium24%
  • Cholesterol26%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 25 min
  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine ground turkey, oats, scallions, half of the cumin, dried coriander, and cilantro stalks. Mix gently until combined, then form into 12 meatballs.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs, turning frequently, until golden brown, then remove from the pan.

  3. 3

    Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry until softened. Stir in the remaining cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, then add the chicken broth.

  4. 4

    Return the meatballs to the pan, cover, and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and black beans, cooking uncovered for a few more minutes.

  5. 5

    Toss diced avocado with lime juice.

  6. 6

    Serve the meatballs topped with avocado and fresh cilantro leaves.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (550 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A128 μg
14%
Vitamin C66 mg
74%
Vitamin D0.4 μg
3%
Vitamin E4 mg
26%
Vitamin K41 μg
34%
Thiamine1 mg
87%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
34%
Niacin11 mg
72%
Vitamin B61 mg
80%
Folate (B9)163 μg
41%
Vitamin B121 μg
50%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
47%
Choline112 mg
20%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium156 mg
16%
Iron7 mg
83%
Potassium1,394 mg
30%
Magnesium125 mg
30%
Phosphorus486 mg
69%
Zinc5 mg
41%
Copper1 mg
67%
Manganese1 mg
38%
Selenium33 μg
60%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene35 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid4 g—
Beta carotene1,145 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride10 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene3,044 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats9 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol23 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 465 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 88min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 56min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 39min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 66min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spicy Meatballs with Chili Black Beans?

One serving of Spicy Meatballs with Chili Black Beans (1 serving) has 465 calories, which works out to 85 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Spicy Meatballs with Chili Black Beans high in protein?

It provides a solid 35 g of protein per serving (71% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% 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.

Are Spicy Meatballs with Chili Black Beans keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 36% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spicy Meatballs with Chili Black Beans?

551 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Spicy Meatballs with Chili Black Beans?

5.5 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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