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Portions:
12
Serving
Size:
4 meatballs
- Diet
Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Lower Protein
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck beef
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash® Onion and Herb seasoning blend
- 1 cup freshly grated soft bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and turkey with dry ingredients; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the broth, egg and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the wet ingredients to the meat mixture and mix well.
- Roll into 1″ meatballs and place on baking sheets.
- Bake at 30 minutes turning once halfway through baking.
- Eat meatballs plain or top with your favorite kidney-friendly sauce.
Helpful hints
- Make ahead and freeze for a quick meal later.
- Compare sodium on broth and buy the lower sodium brand. Avoid broth that contains potassium chloride.
Submitted by: DaVita renal dietitian Patty from Ohio.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 175
Protein 16 g
Carbohydrates 3 g
Fat 11 g
Cholesterol 69 mg
Sodium 120 mg
Potassium 236 mg
Phosphorus 142 mg
Calcium 18 mg
Fiber 0.1 g
Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices
- 2 meat
Carbohydrate choices
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