Lunch: Chicken-and-Ricotta Meatballs in Broth

This tasty chicken meatball recipe is a nutritious treat for lunch or dinner.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken-and-Ricotta Meatballs in Broth

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1 lb. ground white-meat chicken
2 c. part-skim ricotta
1/3 c. grated Parmesan
1 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt
8 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 bag baby spinach
1 large egg
ground nutmeg
1 lemon
Lemon slices
3 sprig fresh thyme

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix chicken with ricotta, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pinch of nutmeg until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, combine broth, lemon zest, and thyme and bring to a simmer. Using a spring-loaded 1/4-cup ice-cream scoop or two large spoons, drop meatball mixture into broth (you should have 18 meatballs). Simmer gently until meatballs float and are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Just before serving, add spinach to broth and let wilt; garnish soup with lemon slices. Looking for recipes like this one? Try our best meatball recipes, ground beef recipes, or meatloaf recipes.

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