What to have with meatballs that is low carb?

Lady_C_the_1st

I have adjusted my ratios to 40/30/30 for carbs, fat and protein but now only have 22g of carbs left for dinner. What can I have with meatballs that isn't spaghetti that will still be filling?

lisapisa1

Spaghetti Squash comes to mind

kicklikeaGIRL

Sometimes if I want a lower carb meal, but yet filling...I will steam spinach, use a little marinara sauce or a garlic/onion/olive oil drizzle on top and then meatballs. maybe paired with a light italian salad?

NeuroticVirgo

Spaghetti Squash comes to mind

I 2nd this. I'd totally make actual spaghetti & meatballs using spaghetti squash. I find mine at Walmart and they are almost always in season.

stormieweather

Hmm, I would put some sauce on the meatballs with fresh grated parmesa, maybe grill a portabella mushroom, along with some steamed broccoli. Have a small salad on the side with it.

SueInAz

The meatballs can certainly be eaten as is with a little pasta sauce and grated cheese. I second the idea of just adding a big green salad to go with it and perhaps another fresh vegetable.

lklein

Spaghetti squash would work well. Otherwise sauteed veggies sounds (zuccini, squash, onion, bell pepper with some garlic)

Lady_C_the_1st

I have made some tomato sauce with red peppers and mushrooms plus some butter beans. :-) Yummy!!

dls06

Grilled Eggplant with a little sauce and low fat moz. cheese. You can have a lot with no guilt.
8 oz Grilled eggplant, 1/4 Cup Cheese
Cal. 170 Carb. 14 Fat 6 Protein 9 Sod. 150

Angiebug1969

Om nom nom nom.... it all sounds so good!! :bigsmile:

WeakCalves

Spaghetti Squash comes to mind

Me too. Spaghetti Squash is delicious.

CLA2801

If you have zuchinni, you can make "zoodles."

Just use a vegetable peeler to make zuchinni "strips"--then either boil them or saute them on the stove in a little olive oil or PAM. Very delicious!