Meatballs and Rice Noodles

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Meatballs and Rice Noodles
45 min.
4
577kcal

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Looking for a quick, dairy-free meal that's packed with flavor and can serve as a side dish, lunch, or main course? Look no further than this delightful Meatballs and Rice Noodles recipe! In just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with a caloric content of 577 kcal per serving. This recipe is perfect for those following a dairy-free diet, as it contains no dairy products.

The dish features a harmonious blend of ingredients that create a symphony of flavors. Starting with the meatballs, a mixture of lean ground pork and ground sirloin is seasoned with a unique blend of spices including chili garlic sauce and fish sauce. The herbs, such as fresh basil, cilantro, and mint, add a fresh and aromatic touch to the dish. The rice vermicelli or thin rice stick noodles soak up the savory sauce, making each bite full of flavor.

To prepare this dish, you'll need a food processor, frying pan, and whisk. The process is simple and straightforward, allowing you to enjoy a homemade meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. The meatballs are pan-fried until they're perfectly browned and cooked through, while the noodles are boiled to the perfect texture. A flavorful sauce is then prepared by combining warm water, sugar, minced garlic, and lime juice, which is then drizzled over the noodles and meatballs.

This Meatballs and Rice Noodles recipe is a versatile and delectable option for any occasion. Serve it as a side dish, a light lunch, or as a main dish for a complete meal. With its balanced caloric breakdown of 13.58% protein, 28.6% fat, and 57.82% carbs, it's a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy without worry. Give it a try and experience the delicious flavors that this easy-to-make recipe has to offer!

Ingredients

  •  bacon 
  • teaspoons sriracha (such as Lee Kum Kee)
  • 1.5 tablespoons fish sauce 
  • teaspoons fish sauce 
  • tablespoon basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon mint leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  •  garlic clove minced
  • ounces ground pork lean
  • ounces ground sirloin 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • 10 ounce vermicelli thin
  • tablespoons shallots chopped
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
  2. Add beef and pork; pulse to combine.
  3. Divide meat mixture into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a (1-inch) ball.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  5. Add meatballs; cook 10 minutes or until meatballs are done, browning on all sides.
  6. Cook noodles in boiling water 6 minutes; drain.
  7. Combine warm water and next 5 ingredients (water through 4 garlic cloves), stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves.
  8. Combine basil, cilantro, and mint. Divide noodles evenly among 4 plates; top each serving with 3 meatballs.
  9. Drizzle each serving with about 1/3 cup sauce; sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons herb mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories577kcal
Protein13.58%
Fat28.6%
Carbs57.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
80.02
Glycemic Load
46.85
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
13.360869664213%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.75mg
Hesperetin
1.6mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:577.01kcal
28.85%
Fat:18.08g
27.82%
Saturated Fat:6.69g
41.82%
Carbohydrates:82.26g
27.42%
Net Carbohydrates:80.51g
29.28%
Sugar:19.67g
21.85%
Cholesterol:63.16mg
21.05%
Sodium:1109.58mg
48.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.32g
38.63%
Selenium:30.73µg
43.9%
Phosphorus:279.09mg
27.91%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
25.75%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.32%
Zinc:3.57mg
23.79%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
23.22%
Vitamin B3:4.52mg
22.61%
Vitamin B12:1.29µg
21.58%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.93%
Magnesium:47.61mg
11.9%
Iron:2.13mg
11.83%
Potassium:379.45mg
10.84%
Vitamin C:7.78mg
9.43%
Copper:0.15mg
7.34%
Fiber:1.75g
6.98%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.7%
Calcium:47.83mg
4.78%
Folate:17.93µg
4.48%
Vitamin K:3.17µg
3.02%
Vitamin A:101.3IU
2.03%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.53%
Source:My Recipes