Baked Tuna Meatballs
These Baked Tuna Meatballs are a healthy and delicious option for a quick meal. Packed with protein from tuna and enriched with flavors from garlic, lemon zest, and parsley, they are perfect as a snack or a main dish. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce or as a topping for pasta or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cans of tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the drained tuna, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place each meatball onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the meatballs. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm, with your favorite dipping sauce or as a topping for pasta or salad.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg