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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1355
Calories
97g
Protein
34g
Fat
157g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 5 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped escarole or spinach
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots
- grated parmesan cheese
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Directions
1
In medium bowl combine, meat, egg,bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil& onion powder; shape into 3/4" balls.
2
In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in spinach, orzo, carrot& meatballs.
3
Return to boil;reduce heat to medium.
4
Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
5
Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
6
Serve with additional Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
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