Heart-Healthy Savory Pork Balls
Discover the delightful balance of flavor and nutrition with these Heart-Healthy Savory Pork Balls, a wholesome twist on the classic comfort-food favorite. Made with lean ground pork, protein-packed quinoa, and a medley of fresh ingredients like grated carrot, minced garlic, and green onions, this recipe is designed to support heart health while satisfying your taste buds. Enhanced with the savory umami of low-sodium soy sauce and the subtle nuttiness of oat flour, these tender pork balls are baked—not fried—for a lighter, guilt-free option. Quick to prepare in under an hour, they make for a versatile main course perfect for pairing with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables. Easy, nutritious, and packed with natural flavors, this is the ultimate healthy dinner recipe you'll want to add to your weekly rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean ground pork
- 50 grams Quinoa
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 Egg white
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Oat flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.
Peel and grate the carrot and finely mince the garlic cloves. Chop the green onions finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, cooked quinoa, grated carrot, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and egg white.
Add the low-sodium soy sauce, chopped fresh parsley, ground black pepper, and oat flour to the pork mixture. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the olive oil over the pork balls to lightly coat them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork balls are cooked through and slightly golden on the outside.
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve as a main dish alongside a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.6 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 1738 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 125.1 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2400 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
