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A traditional main dish of meatballs and vegetables finished with an egg-lemon sauce; provides protein and some fiber.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Meatballs with Vegetables in Egg-Lemon Sauce (300 g) has 357 calories. That works out to 119 calories per 100 g. It contains 24 g of carbs, 24.6 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 3.9 g of fiber. Its 1.7 µg of B12 covers 69% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 300 g
357
KCAL / 300G
Carbs
24g
· 9% DV
Protein
24.6g
· 49% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.9g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 27% · Protein 28% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 1050 mg | 46% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 42 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 119 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 105 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 381 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 476 kcal |
Calculated from 119 calories per 100 g.
Meatballs with vegetables in egg-lemon sauce are made by simmering small meatballs with vegetables, then finishing the broth with egg and lemon. Temper the beaten egg-lemon mixture with hot broth before stirring it into the pot so it blends smoothly.
The sauce is an egg-and-lemon mixture whisked with some of the dish’s hot broth. This tempering gives meatballs with vegetables in egg-lemon sauce its characteristic tangy, velvety finish; recipes may also use a little flour to help thicken it.
To stop the sauce splitting, warm the egg-lemon mixture gradually with spoonfuls of hot broth before adding it to the meatballs with vegetables. Stir as you pour, then keep the dish at a gentle heat rather than letting it boil hard.
Potatoes and carrots are common in meatballs with vegetables in egg-lemon sauce, and peas are often added too. Cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly; the exact mix varies between family recipes and what is in season.
Ground beef is a common choice for meatballs with vegetables in egg-lemon sauce, while a beef-and-lamb blend also works. Avoid making the meatball mixture too lean or tightly packed, since that can leave the cooked meatballs dry and firm.
Serve meatballs with vegetables in egg-lemon sauce with rice, bulgur, or crusty bread to make the most of the tangy broth. A simple salad or plain yogurt is a good fresh side without competing with the lemony sauce.
The meatballs may fall apart if the mixture is loosely formed or stirred vigorously while cooking. Shape them firmly, let them cook undisturbed at first, and gently shake the pot instead of repeatedly stirring meatballs with vegetables in egg-lemon sauce.
Yes, frozen peas or mixed vegetables can be used in meatballs with vegetables in egg-lemon sauce. Add them according to how quickly they cook, rather than giving them the same cooking time as firmer vegetables such as potatoes.
Meatballs with vegetables in egg-lemon sauce keep well refrigerated in a covered container and should be reheated until hot throughout. The sauce can thicken as it stands, so stir in a little water while reheating to loosen it.
You can freeze meatballs with vegetables in egg-lemon sauce, but the egg-lemon sauce may separate or turn grainy after thawing. For better texture, freeze the cooked meatballs and vegetables without the sauce, then add freshly made egg-lemon sauce when reheating.
Vitamins
B12
1.65µg · 69% DV
B3
6.3mg · 39% DV
Biotin
9.6µg · 32% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1050mg · 46% DV
Phosphorus
315mg · 45% DV
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Zinc
4.35mg · 40% DV
Potassium ⭐
780mg · 23% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meatballs with Vegetables in Egg-Lemon Sauce is a Turkish home-style main dish: small meatballs and vegetables are gently cooked together, then finished with a mixture of egg and lemon. The sauce is tangy and silky, while the meatballs stay tender and the vegetables soften in the broth. In Turkey, it is usually served hot as a complete meal, often with rice or bread to soak up the sauce; a little extra lemon at the table suits it well. It provides protein along with some fibre from the vegetables. For a lighter version, choose lean mince and add more vegetables, tempering the egg mixture gradually with hot cooking liquid so it blends smoothly.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.