This Chicken Meatball Dinner Packs 30 Grams Of Protein & Tons Of Veggies

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Apr 16, 2026 - 17:15

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This Chicken Meatball Dinner Packs 30 Grams Of Protein & Tons Of Veggies

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

April 16, 2026

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Looking for a hearty (not heavy) dinner with easy clean up? This one fits the bill. It's flavorful, cozy, and oh-so-easy to prep even on the busiest of nights. It's high-protein (thanks to the chicken meatballs) and provides plenty of fiber and beneficial antioxidants thanks to an array of veggies.

Plus, "the maple tahini dressing is the perfect mix of creamy, sweet, and nutty," says Paige Lindgren (the recipe creator and author of the cookbook Sync & Savor). "This meal is another great one for meal prep; just store the extras in an airtight container and enjoy them throughout the week. This is comfort food with a hormone-supportive twist!"

Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 pound ground chicken1⁄4 cup almond flour1 large egg1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1⁄2 teaspoon smoked paprikaSalt and freshly ground black pepper

Veggies

1 medium sweet potato, peeled andcubed2 medium carrots, sliced1 medium parsnip, peeled and cubed1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepper

Maple Tahini Dressing

1⁄4 cup tahini1 tablespoon pure maple syrup1 tablespoon freshly squeezedlemon juicePinch of saltChopped fresh parsley, for serving

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, almond flour, egg, garlic and onion powders, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix with a wooden spoon or clean hands until well combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place the meatballs on one side of the sheet pan.Prepare the veggies: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato, carrots, and parsnip with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Spread the veggies on the other side of the sheet pan.Roast the meatballs and veggies for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, and lemon juice, then starting with about a teaspoon of water, thin to desired consistency.When the meatballs and veggies are finished, transfer them to serving plates and drizzle the dressing over them. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve.

Reprinted with permission from Sync & Savor: Cycle-Based Nutrition for Hormone Health and Balance. Text copyright © 2026 by Paige Lindgren. Photographs copyright © 2026 by Kristin Teig. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York.

Nutritional information per serving: 441 calories, 30 grams protein, 23 grams carbohydrates, 26 grams fat. Please note: Nutritional info is an estimate and may vary depending on ingredients used. Use it as a general guide, not a guarantee.