Mini Tuna Meatballs (Polpette di Tonno): an easy and tasty finger food Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 oz. / 200 gr. good quality tuna canned in olive oil, drained
- 7 oz. / 200 gr. ricotta (or cottage cheese, drained and sifted)
- 1 tbsp white onion, chopped fine
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped fine
- 2 oz. / 60 gr. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, finely grated
- 3 oz. / 80 gr. bread crumbs, extra finely grated (plus extra for rolling meatballs)
- 2 medium eggs
- salt to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 93g | |
| Calories 117 | |
| Calories from Fat 70 | 60% |
| Total Fat 7.76g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 2.41g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 328mg | 109% |
| Sodium 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium 157mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 1.89g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.04g | 1% |
| Protein 10.06g | 16% |
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