Meatballs for lunch


What’s on the Plate:

1. Lamb & Turkey Meatballs (3 medium)

2. Quinoa (~3/4 cup cooked)

3. Veggie Stir-fry (carrots, broccoli, green beans, zucchini – ~1 cup)

4. Sliced Cucumbers (~1/2 cup)

5. Homemade Yogurt (~1/4 cup)




Estimated Nutrition (Per Plate)

Nutrient

Amount

Calories

~490–540 kcal

Protein

~33–38 g

Carbohydrates

~35–40 g

Fiber

~6–8 g

Fat

~22–26 g

Saturated Fat

~7–9 g

Sugar (natural)

~6–8 g


Breakdown by Item:

Lamb & Turkey Meatballs (3 medium)

Calories: ~180–200 kcal

Protein: ~18–20 g

Fat: ~12–14 g

Carbs: ~2–4 g (mostly from sauce or binder)


Quinoa (~3/4 cup cooked)

Calories: ~165 kcal

Protein: ~6 g

Carbs: ~30 g

Fiber: ~3 g

Fat: ~2.5 g


Stir-Fried Veggies (~1 cup)

Calories: ~60–70 kcal

Fiber: ~3 g

Carbs: ~8 g

Fat: ~3 g (if stir-fried with a little oil)


 Cucumber (~1/2 cup sliced)

Calories: ~8 kcal

Carbs: ~2 g

Fiber: ~0.5 g


 Homemade Yogurt (~1/4 cup)

Calories: ~35–45 kcal

Protein: ~3–4 g

Fat: ~2 g

Carbs (lactose): ~2–3 g

Well-balanced: Good mix of lean protein, healthy carbs, fiber, and healthy fats.

Great for weight management and muscle recovery due to the high protein and fiber content.

If you’re watching calories more closely, you could slightly reduce the quinoa or meatball portion.