There are even ways to incorporate chia seeds into meat recipes. Take about half a pound of lean ground beef, a finely diced onion, egg, a cup of tomato paste, two teaspoons of garlic powder, two tablespoons of ground chia seeds, and a teaspoon of dried oregano. Mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Take the mixture and form into small balls. Then cook the meatballs over medium-high heat in a nonstick pan for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through it. The meatballs can then be served with sauce over noodles or as a side dish with roasted vegetables or salad.
Chia Meatballs (Italian style)
Meatballs - a favorite among kids and adults alike. Notorious being loaded up with fat and calories, and then paired with high carb pasta, they are not always regarded as a healthy option. However adding chia seeds to the recipe will make it more nutritious, and since Chia seeds are tasteless by nature, their addition will not effect the taste one bit. For this recipe, you will need the following:
- One pound of ground beef/turkey/chicken/lamb
- One pound ground pork
- Two tablespoons chia seeds
- Half of cup breadcrumbs
- Half of cup parmesan/romano cheese
- One tablespoon olive oil
- One tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- One tablespoon fennel seed
- Two tablespoons dried parsley
- Two tablespoons onion flakes
- One tablespoon garlic powder
- One tablespoon basil
- One tablespoon oregano
Using a mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together until they have blended well. Form the mixture into balls and cook slowly over medium heat in a non-stick pan. Frying the meatballs will take about 15-20 minutes. You may also have the option of baking the meatballs in the oven at 350 F for 20 min.
As a food staple, chia seeds are one of the easiest foods to work with them. On top of these recipes, the seeds can be thrown into any sauce, dip, dressing, or soup for added nutrition. It is easy to use chia seeds as a supplement in any favorite recipes without sacrificing taste, so look for more ways to implement chia seeds into any healthy and well-balanced diet.
Chia Meatballs (Italian style)
Meatballs - a favorite among kids and adults alike. Notorious being loaded up with fat and calories, and then paired with high carb pasta, they are not always regarded as a healthy option. However adding chia seeds to the recipe will make it more nutritious, and since Chia seeds are tasteless by nature, their addition will not effect the taste one bit. For this recipe, you will need the following:
- One pound of ground beef/turkey/chicken/lamb
- One pound ground pork
- Two tablespoons chia seeds
- Half of cup breadcrumbs
- Half of cup parmesan/romano cheese
- One tablespoon olive oil
- One tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- One tablespoon fennel seed
- Two tablespoons dried parsley
- Two tablespoons onion flakes
- One tablespoon garlic powder
- One tablespoon basil
- One tablespoon oregano
Using a mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together until they have blended well. Form the mixture into balls and cook slowly over medium heat in a non-stick pan. Frying the meatballs will take about 15-20 minutes. You may also have the option of baking the meatballs in the oven at 350 F for 20 min.
As a food staple, chia seeds are one of the easiest foods to work with them. On top of these recipes, the seeds can be thrown into any sauce, dip, dressing, or soup for added nutrition. It is easy to use chia seeds as a supplement in any favorite recipes without sacrificing taste, so look for more ways to implement chia seeds into any healthy and well-balanced diet.
