Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes plus chilling • Serves: 6
3 garlic cloves, crushed with press
3/4cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1.In large bowl, gently mix all ingredients except cooking spray until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
2.Preheat oven to 400°. Line rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray. Form chicken mixture into 1-1/2-inch meatballs; place 1 inch apart on prepared pan. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly browned and internal temperature reaches 165°. Makes about 12 meatballs.
Approximate nutritional values per serving:
196 Calories, 12g Fat (4g Saturated), 63mg Cholesterol,
676mg Sodium, 4g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 16g Protein
Dietitian’s tip:
> Try serving over spaghetti squash for a low carbohydrate alternative to spaghetti and meatballs.
