Rachael Ray Greek Meatballs And Toasted Orzo Recipe

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 16g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Rachael Ray Greek Meatballs And Toasted Orzo Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 16g 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.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Rachael Ray Greek Meatballs And Toasted Orzo Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 191 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 284
Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 61mg
Sodium: 444mg
Total Carbohydrates: 18g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 14g
Calcium: 121mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 410mg Vitamin A: 174mcg
Vitamin C: 14mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock (32 ounces)
  • 2 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
  • Milk, to soak bread
  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano or marjoram
  • 1/4 cup mint, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped, divided
  • 3 tablespoons grated onion
  • 2 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 box chopped frozen spinach, defrosted and wrung dry
  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Visit Rachael Ray's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)