Tuna Meatballs

Tuna Meatballs

Tuna meatballs

Serve: 6

Ingredients: 

  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced

  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 425g can tuna, drained 

  • 1/4 cup almond flour

  • 2 beaten eggs

  • 1 tbsp light mayonnaise (DF if required)

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, chopped

  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method: 

  1. Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and saute for a minute. 
  2. Add the chopped baby spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes just until the spinach is wilted.
  3. Transfer the onion spinach mixture to a mixing bowl and let it cool. 
  4. Preheat your oven to 200C. 
  5. Add tuna to a spinach bowl along with eggs, almond flour, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt and pepper to taste. 
  6. Mix everything together until it sticks together to easily form into balls. 
  7. Put all the tuna balls on a parchment lined baking tray.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden. Serve with brown rice or a green salad.

 

Macros per serve

Cals 180

Protein 20g

Fat 9g

Carbs 3g

Fibre 1g

Health Benefits of Ingredients

Tuna: Excellent source of lean protein & omega-3 fatty acids  heart & brain health. Contains selenium for antioxidant protection.

Spinach: High in vitamins A, C, K, folate, iron for antioxidant & bone health. Adds fibre for digestion support. 

Onion & Garlic: Contain flavonoids & allicin for antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties. Support immune health.

Almond Flour: Healthy monounsaturated fats & protein for satiety & heart health. Rich in vitamin E & magnesium.

Olive Oil: Monounsaturated fats for cardiovascular health. Anti-inflammatory properties.

Eggs: High-quality protein for all essential amino acids. Contain choline & B vitamins for brain & cell function. 

Herbs (Parsley & Dill): Antioxidants, vitamins A & C for immune support.

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