Saucy Sesame Meatballs
These Saucy Sesame Meatballs provide 1g protein and 24 calories per serving — a minimal-protein component meant strictly as a side or sauce vehicle, not a standalone meal. Batch-preps 30 servings in minimal time, making them a high-yield batch prep for flexing meal variety. Use strategically to add volume and texture to higher-protein mains without inflating your daily totals.
Ingredients
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(10g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(3g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large(100g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(120g)
- •Optional Garnish: Toasted Sesame Seeds, Sliced Scallions
- •Hoisin sauce(160g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(60g)
- •Garlic
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(5g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(5g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400.
- 2In a large bowl, mix together meatball ingredients until well-combined. Shape into balls (I made mine about 1.5 inches, which yielded about 35 meatballs, but 1 inch is probably standard), and place on a greased baking sheet or in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until meatballs are golden on the outside and no longer pink on the inside.
- 3While the meatballs are baking, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until blended. Once meatballs have finished cooking, you can either dip each meatball individually (using a toothpick) in the sauce mixture. Or you can pour the sauce over the meatballs and gently stir them until covered.
- 4Serve warm, and sprinkle with additional garnish if desired. (I served mine on these cocktail forks.)
Nutrition — Per Serving
24
calories
1g
protein
1g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 3g
- Saturated fat
- 0.2g
- Sodium
- 128 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
30 servings per batch · ~17g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Saucy Sesame Meatballs have per serving?
Each meatball contains only 1g of protein and 24 calories, making this strictly a sauce or appetizer component rather than a protein source. You'll need to pair these with a main protein dish to meet macro targets.
How long does Saucy Sesame Meatballs take to make?
Quick prep time on the stovetop produces 30 servings, so this recipe is efficient for preparing a large batch of snack-sized portions.
Is Saucy Sesame Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 24 calories per meatball with minimal protein (1g), these are best used as a condiment or side component rather than relying on them as a meal component for fat loss goals.
