Skinny Meatballs

This recipe calls for the leanest beef you can find to minimize the fat. If you want more fat, you can use beef with a higher fat ratio, or if you want to stay low-fat but use a different meat, you can substitute the beef for ground turkey, bison, or chicken.

Per Serving | Calories: 201 | Fat: 10 g | Protein: 22 g | Sodium: 214 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Sugar: 1 g

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 5

1 pound extra lean ground beef

1/2 cup minced onion

2 large egg whites

1 large egg

1/4 cup oat bran

2 tablespoons low-fat Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons skim milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.

3. Shape mixture into 20 balls.

4. Lay on a lightly oiled 10" × 13" baking pan and bake 30–35 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even browning.