Print 
Portions:
8
Serving
Size:
3 meatballs
- Diet
Types:
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground round beef
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1-1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1-1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- In a bowl combine ground pork, ground beef, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Add 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs and combine.
- Roll meat mixture into 24 meatballs.
- Place remaining bread crumbs on a plate and roll meatballs to coat.
- Place each meatball into an individual miniature muffin cup. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked.
Helpful hints
- Leftover meatballs can be frozen for a later meal.
- Omit the spinach or cheese if desired for lower potassium and phosphorus.
- For a lower protein diet divide recipe into 12 servings, 2 meatballs each. Protein is reduced to 17 grams.
Submitted by: DaVita patient Evelyn and submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Joyce from Michigan.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 313
Protein 26 g
Carbohydrates 5 g
Fat 21 g
Cholesterol 110 mg
Sodium 210 mg
Potassium 393 mg
Phosphorus 243 mg
Calcium 104 mg
Fiber 0.8 g
Added Sugar 0 g
Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices
- 3-1/2 meat
- 1/2 vegetable, medium potassium
Carbohydrate choices
0
Download Free Kidney-Friendly Cookbooks
Get instant access to recipes and kidney diet tips from DaVita dietitians.
GET MY FREE COOKBOOKS900,000+ Downloads So Far!
Kidney Diet Tips Blog
Recipes, tips and news for people on a kidney diet.
Save a Recipe
Sign In
Don't have an account?
Join the myDaVita community for access to free dining out guides, cookbooks and more!
Register For Free
Download
Cookbooks
Eating Out
Guides
See kidney-friendly food and drink choices to consider when eating out at your favorite restaurants. Choose from 12 cuisine types.
Save a Recipe
Sign In
Don't have an account?
Join the myDaVita community for access to free dining out guides, cookbooks and more!
Register For FreeReview a Recipe
Sign In
Write a Comment
Already have a myDaVita account? Sign in or register
Comments()