What to have with meatballs that is low carb?

Lady_C_the_1st
Lady_C_the_1st Posts: 208
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
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?

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  • lisapisa1
    lisapisa1 Posts: 115
    Spaghetti Squash comes to mind
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member
    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
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    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
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    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
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    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
    lklein Posts: 215 Member
    Spaghetti squash would work well. Otherwise sauteed veggies sounds (zuccini, squash, onion, bell pepper with some garlic)
  • Lady_C_the_1st
    Lady_C_the_1st Posts: 208
    I have made some tomato sauce with red peppers and mushrooms plus some butter beans. :-) Yummy!!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    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
    Angiebug1969 Posts: 152
    Om nom nom nom.... it all sounds so good!! :bigsmile:
  • WeakCalves
    WeakCalves Posts: 32 Member
    Spaghetti Squash comes to mind

    Me too. Spaghetti Squash is delicious.
  • CLA2801
    CLA2801 Posts: 50 Member
    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!
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