Maple Meatballs, What’s for Dinner
By, Mel Saladino
Maple Meatballs
Balsamic Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes
*Recipes from the 6-Week Reset Meal Plan
Nutrition Facts: Makes 4 Servings
Serving: 5oz of meatballs, 1 cup of Brussels sprouts, ½ cup of potato
Calories: ~480-500
Protein: ~40g
Carbs: ~38g
Fat: ~15g
This high-protein maple meatballs with maple Brussels sprouts, and slow roasted sweet potatoes is a simple, healthy dinner idea. Perfect for meal prep or a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Maple Meatballs (page 31)
INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ lb lean ground beef (90–93%)
1 large egg
3 tbsp Vermont maple syrup
2 tsp dried sage
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried thyme
avocado oil spray
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a bowl, gently combine ground beef, egg, maple syrup, thyme, sage, and sea salt (do not overwork).
3. Form into 1½ inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
4. Spray meatballs with avocado oil. 5. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
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Balsamic Maple Brussels (page 32)
INGREDIENTS:
1½ lb Brussels sprouts, halved
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp sea salt
avocado oil spray
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup, then sprinkle with sea salt.
3. Toss gently to coat, then spread evenly in a single layer.
4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until tender and caramelized on the edges.
Optional: Air fryer 400°F for 15 minutes.
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Slow Roasted Sweet Potatoes (page 16)
INGREDIENTS:
2 large sweet potatoes
Avocado oil spray
1 tsp Cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS for slow roasting:
1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
2. Wash and dry the sweet potato.
3. Wrap loosely in foil (optional light spray of avocado oil).
4. Roast directly on oven rack or on a tray for 3 hours, until extremely tender.
5. Slice in half & sprinkle lightly with cinnamon before serving.
Optional: Fast Roasting 400°F for 45-60 minutes.
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