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Recipe tags: Bake, Beef, Italian

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Appetizers and snacks

Italian Meatballs

Recipe submitted DaVita dietitian Kathy, MS, RD, LDN, CSR, from Pennsylvania.

Portions: 24 servings                 

Serving size: 2 meatballs

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ground beef
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup dry oatmeal flakes (Quaker® Quick Oats)
• 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons oregano, dried
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce  (click title for recipe) 

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix together.
3. Roll into 1” balls and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
5. To serve, place meatballs in a warming dish or crock pot on low heat setting. Serve with 2 teaspoons sauce on the side.

Nutrients per serving

• Calories: 160
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbohydrate: 3 g
• Fat: 11 g
• Cholesterol: 65 mg
• Sodium: 54 mg
• Potassium: 133 mg
• Phosphorus: 99 mg
• Calcium: 27 mg
• Fiber: 0.5 g

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices

• 1-1/2 meat
• 1 fat

Helpful hints

• Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce adds 37 mg potassium and 21 mg sodium for one tablespoon. This lower-potassium, low-sodium sauce can be used as a substitute for tomato sauce in a variety of dishes. 
• Make meatballs ahead and refrigerate. When ready to serve, heat ingredients together and transfer to a warming dish.

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