Meatballs – a favorite among kids and adults alike. Notorious being loaded up with fat and calories, and then paired with high carb pasta, they are not always regarded as a healthy option. However adding chia seeds into the recipe will make it more nutritious, and since chia seeds are tasteless by nature, their addition won’t effect the taste one bit. For this recipe, you will need the following:
- 1 lb of ground beef/turkey/chicken/lamb
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan/romano cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp fennel seed
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tbsp onion flakes
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
Using a mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together until they have blended well. Form the mixture into balls and cook slowly in medium heat on a non-stick pan. Frying the meatballs will take about 15-20 minutes. You may also have the option of baking the meatballs in the oven at 350 F for 20 minutes.
