⏱ 30 min totalSpinach and Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs
Per 1 serving · 217 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g29% of calories
- Carbs4.2g4% of calories
- Fat30g66% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs (217 g) has 416 calories, with 30 g of protein, 4.2 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (66% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), Vitamin A (20% DV) and Vitamin K (63% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 63% and 64% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein60%
- Vitamin A20%
- Vitamin K63%
- Riboflavin (B2)32%
- Niacin31%
- Vitamin B635%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)14%
- Potassium11%
- Magnesium11%
- Copper14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat63%
- Cholesterol64%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Ground beef- 🥄½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp Nutmeg- 🥄½ dash Salt
½ dash Black pepper
½ cup Spinach
¼ cup Ricotta cheese
½ large Egg
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with Italian seasoning, nutmeg, egg, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed; avoid overworking the meat.
- 3
Finely chop the spinach. In a separate bowl, stir the spinach and ricotta together until well blended.
- 4
Portion a small amount of the beef mixture into your palm and flatten it. Spoon some spinach-ricotta into the center, then wrap the beef around it to seal tightly and form a meatball. Repeat with remaining mixtures.
- 5
Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides until lightly crusted, about 5 minutes total.
- 6
Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and bake until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160° F), about 15 minutes.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (217 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 181 μg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 75 μg | 63% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 35% |
| Folate (B9) | 57 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 μg | 117% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 22% |
| Choline | 150 mg | 27% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 219 mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 351 mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 35 μg | 64% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 857 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 26 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 110 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 416 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 79minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 50minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 59minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs?
One serving of Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs (1 serving) has 416 calories, which works out to 192 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs high in protein?
It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% 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 Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.
How much sodium is in Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs?
261 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs?
0.4 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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