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Beet Green Bison Meatballs

Quick meatballs that are ready in under 20 minutes and packed with leafy greens! These tasty treats are perfect for weeknight dinner!
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, healthy, Italian, keto, ketogenic, low carb, Mediterranean, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, refined sugar free, soy free, sugar free, whole30
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 5 of 3-4 meatballs
Calories 206kcal
Author Alicia Pope

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups beet greens chopped
  • 1 lb ground bison
  • 1/2 tbsp Italian seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp real salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425
  • Mix greens, bison, and seasonings until well combined in a bowl
  • Form 1.5 inch balls and spread them evenly on a baking sheet
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until cooked through

Notes

Discard the part of the beet greens that are just stems. Use the portion of stems that are attached to greens. 
Pairs excellently with tomato sauces and spaghetti or ratatouille. 

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg