Keto Baked Meatballs and Green Beans
6.9g
Net Carbs
50.1g
Protein
57.2g
Fat
4.1g
Fiber
760
Calories
Ingredients:
- 1 fruit (2-1/8" diameter) Lemon
- 1 clove Garlic
- 8 ounces Ground Beef (85% Lean / 15% Fat)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 6 ounces Green String Beans
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 8 ounces Ground Pork
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- 1 large Young Green Onion
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Remove the ends from the greens beans and discard; set the green beans aside. Zest the lemon; set zest aside. Juice the lemon into a small bowl, discarding seeds. Slice the green onions into ¼-inch diced pieces; set aside. Finely chop the garlic clove and set aside. Crack the egg into another small bowl and whisk with a fork; set aside.
- Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the green onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
- Pat dry the ground pork and the ground beef with paper towels. Place in the large bowl with the green onions and garlic; add the Parmesan cheese, egg, and ? teaspoon salt and ? teaspoon black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined
- Form the beef/ pork mixture into golf ball-size meatballs and place on a sheet pan lined with foil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest and ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Divide the green beans between two plates, place the meatballs next to the green beans and enjoy!
