Diet meatballs with beans in tomato sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Dietary meatballs with beans in tomato sauce are a true embodiment of Italian cuisine in a light and healthy version. This recipe takes traditional meatballs and makes them softer and lower in calories by combining chicken and beef mince. Baked in the oven, they acquire an appetizing texture, while the rich tomato sauce with aromatic herbs—thyme and oregano—gives them brightness and depth of flavor. Beans add a pleasant creaminess to the dish and make it more filling. Perfect for those who watch their diet but don’t want to sacrifice taste. Serve these meatballs with a piece of crunchy whole grain bread or a vegetable side dish—and enjoy the richness of Mediterranean flavors.
1
For the filling, mix chicken and beef mince, add an egg, parsley, salt, black pepper, and finely chopped onion. Mix everything together.
- Ground beef: 400 g
- Ground chicken: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Chopped parsley: 0.5 glass
- Onion: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
2
Form meatballs from the minced meat. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil and bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes at 190°C.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
3
For the sauce, sauté chopped bell pepper in small cubes until soft in a pot. Then add minced garlic, thyme, and oregano. Simmer for a couple of minutes and add crushed tomatoes and water.
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Fresh thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Dried oregano: 0.5 teaspoon
- Chopped tomatoes in their own juice: 500 g
- Water: 100 ml
4
Once the tomato sauce boils, we add the meatballs to it.
- Ground beef: 400 g
- Ground chicken: 200 g
5
Rinse the canned beans and add them to the meatballs. Season everything with salt. Simmer on medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
- Canned red kidney beans: 350 g
- Salt: to taste
