Chowhound Meatballs Braised With Kale Recipe

Total time: 60 minutes

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Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 5g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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  • Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 5g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
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Chowhound Meatballs Braised With Kale Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 48 servings   ( 116 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 182
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 51mg
Sodium: 270mg
Total Carbohydrates: 6g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 11g
Calcium: 58mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 230mg Vitamin A: 52mcg
Vitamin C: 6mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 pound pork back fat
  • 10 ounces day-old country-style bread (levain is perfect), in 1-1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped coarse
  • 3 ounces skinless, boneless prosciutto “heel,” large dice
  • 1 1/2 pounds whole-milk ricotta
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 bunch Italian parsley, leaves and small sprigs only
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled but whole
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons sumac
  • 1 ounce kosher salt, by weight
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large red onion, halved and sliced thin
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Large pinch chile flakes
  • 2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf kale, large stems removed, leaves torn or cut into approximately 3-inch squares
  • 6 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade, heated
  • Parmesan or pecorino cheese
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

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