Swedish Meatballs
This meatball recipe works well with either ground plant-based “meat” or optional ground meat of choice.
Grocery List Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meat Balls
Produce
garlic (if needed)
2 yellow onions
1 red bell pepper
9 oz. sliced white or cremini mushrooms
1 lb. broccoli
3 lbs. russet potatoes
1 lemon
Canned/Dried Foods
two 32 oz. boxes low-sodium vegetable broth
two 15 oz. cans whole cranberries
unseasoned breadcrumbs(if needed)
thyme leaves(if needed)
dried oregano leaves (if needed)
dried basil leaves (if needed)
ground nutmeg (if needed)
ground nutmeg (if needed)
bay leaf(if needed)
Frozen Foods
16 oz. plant-based ground of choice (if eating plant-based)
Meat/Fish/Poultry
one half lb. ground turkey breast (if eating meat)
and
one-half pound lean ground beef(if eating meat)
Chilled Foods/Dairy
plain, nonfat yogurt
milk(if needed)
butter(if needed)
eggs (if needed)
Nutritional Value Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs with Meat
Per Serving
Calories: 640
Protein: 19 g
Carbohydrates: 97 g
Total Fat: 14 g
(Saturated Fat:) 4 g
Dietary Fiber: 11 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg
Sodium: 350 mg
% calories from fat: 20.1 %
Serving Size:
One and three-fourth cups Meatballs, gravy and potatoes, with 1/2 C. broccoli and ¼ C. cranberries.
Swedish Meatballs (Meatless)
Per Serving
Calories: 660
Protein: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 101 g
Total Fat: 18 g
(Saturated Fat:) 4 g
Dietary Fiber: 9 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Sodium: 530 mg
% calories from fat: 24.7 %
Serving Size:
One and three-fourth cups Meatballs, gravy and potatoes, with 1/2 C. broccoli and ¼ C. cranberries.

