Low Fat Savory Pork Meatballs
Savor the perfect balance of flavor and health with these Low Fat Savory Pork Meatballs! Made with lean ground pork, a medley of aromatic ingredients like yellow onion, garlic, and parsley, and enhanced with soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce for a savory kick, these meatballs are irresistibly delicious. Baked to golden perfection with a light olive oil spray, they’re lower in fat while maintaining all the satisfying texture and taste you crave. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready in under half an hour, this healthy pork meatball recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve them with whole wheat pasta, a crisp salad, or steamed veggies for a wholesome, protein-packed meal the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 60 grams breadcrumbs
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 15 ml soy sauce
- 10 ml Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 15 grams, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 bottle olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, combine the lean ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, dried oregano, and chopped parsley.
Mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Avoid over-mixing as this can make the meatballs tough.
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, around 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter. You should get about 20 meatballs from this mixture.
Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced so that they cook uniformly.
Lightly spray the tops of the meatballs with olive oil cooking spray to ensure they brown nicely.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and golden brown. To check if they're done, an inserted meat thermometer should read at least 71 degrees Celsius (160 degrees Fahrenheit).
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve these low fat savory pork meatballs hot with your choice of side dishes such as whole wheat pasta, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 2124 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 125.5 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2372 mg | 50% | |
*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.
