How to Pack Meatballs for School Lunch - MOMables® Healthy Lunches for Kids

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How to Pack Meatballs for School Lunch

three meatballs in a lunch container with rice, and veggies

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Turn leftover meatballs into an easy, protein-packed school lunch that disappears fast!

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Ingredients

3-4 leftover meatballs
½ cup cooked rice
veggie sides, like carrot sticks, snap peas

Instructions

Assemble the Lunchbox

Place the meatballs and rice together in one compartment and pack veggies in separate compartments or container so they stay crisp.
Pour any extra sauce into a small, leak-proof container for dipping or mixing.

Pack for School

Keep meatball lunch and any added healthy sides refrigerated until ready to leave, then pack in a lunch bag with an ice pack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

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