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.