Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

PreconceptionAmericanEasyServes 240 min

Baked ground chicken meatballs packed with chopped spinach, served with sweet potato wedges.

This dish is a fantastic baseline meal that supports long-term reproductive health for both partners. Ground chicken and eggs offer high-quality, lean protein and a steady supply of zinc, which is incredibly important for maintaining a healthy sperm count and motility. The spinach packs in folate and iron to build up her nutrient stores before conception, while the sweet potatoes provide complex carbohydrates and powerful antioxidants to defend both egg and sperm cells against daily oxidative stress.

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One serving≈710 kcal · 54 g protein

Calories710 kcal

Protein54 g

Carbs49 g · 7.4g sugar

Fat33 g · 9.1g sat

Fiber6.4 g

Sodium1,843 mg

Folate132 mcg DFE

Iron6.4 mg

Calcium344 mg

Choline248 mg

Iodine157 mcg

Vitamin D35 IU

Vitamin B121.2 mcg

DHA + EPA10 mg

Zinc4.9 mg

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
2 cups spinach, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 oz grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp italian seasoning
2 sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp salt, divided
½ tsp black pepper, divided

Method

1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2Toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper. Spread them evenly on one half of the baking sheet.
3In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, and remaining salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
4Form the chicken mixture into roughly 1.5-inch meatballs (wet hands can help keep the mixture from sticking). Place them on the empty half of the baking sheet.
5Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and browned, and the sweet potatoes are tender.

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