Keto Baked Meatballs and Green Beans Recipe
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6.9g
Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
Style:American
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
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50.1g
Protein
57.2g
Fat
4.1g
Fiber
760.9cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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6 oz Green String Beans
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1 fruit (2-1/8" dia) Lemon
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1 large Young Green Onions
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1 clove Garlic
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1 large Egg
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8 oz Ground Pork
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8 ounce Ground Beef (85% Lean / 15% Fat)
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0 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
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1 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil
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0 1/4 tsp Salt
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0 1/4 tsp 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!
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