Meatballs with Mandarin & Herbs

Name: Meatballs with Mandarin & Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 5
Ingredients: 700 g mince; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp flaxseed meal; 1 tbsp ground nuts; 1 tbsp sea salt; 1 tbsp herbes de Provence; 2 mandarins

Low GI Main course Gluten-freeDairy-freeLow carb

Prep10 min

Cook30 min

Serves 5

GI~24 · Low

Why it's Low GI

Protein-rich meatballs bound with flax and ground nuts instead of breadcrumbs — the mandarin segments add a little natural sweetness without moving blood sugar much.

Method

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Heat the oven to 180°C.
Finely chop the garlic and mix with the mince, herbs, flax and nut flour, and salt.
Peel the mandarins and separate into segments.
With wet hands, form small balls, place in a dish and tuck the mandarin segments between them.
Bake for 10–15 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition

Per serving (est.): ~280 kcal · Carbs 2 g · Fat 18 g · Protein 28 gNutrition and glycaemic index (GI) values are estimates, calculated from the ingredients. Please double-check meals before cooking if it matters for your diet.

Tip

The mandarin pairing was Lena’s husband’s idea — meat with a little citrus works beautifully.

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GI figures are estimates for general guidance and are not a substitute for personalised medical or dietary advice.