These delicious Low Sodium Swedish Meatballs are perfectly tender, seasoned with aromatic spices like allspice, garlic, and fresh parsley. Served in a creamy, low sodium sauce, they’re ideal for those following a kidney-friendly or DASH diet-friendly eating plan. Easy to make and comforting, they deliver all the satisfaction of traditional Swedish meatballs without added salt, helping maintain blood pressure-friendly meals.

Ingredients Needed:

½ tablespoon olive oil: healthy cooking fat.
1 small onion: minced, fresh flavor.
1 garlic clove: minced, sodium-free seasoning.
1 celery stalk: minced, adds texture and flavor.
¼ cup fresh parsley: minced, adds freshness.
½ pound lean ground turkey: 93%, fresh without added salt.
½ pound lean ground beef: 95%, fresh without added salt.
1 large egg: binds meatballs naturally.
¼ cup no salt added breadcrumbs: homemade or clearly labeled.
⅛ teaspoon black pepper: freshly ground, sodium-free.
½ teaspoon allspice: aromatic spice without salt.
2 cups no salt added beef broth: homemade or store-bought clearly labeled.
3 ounces low sodium ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt: for creamy sauce.
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional): thickens sauce.
Fresh parsley for garnish: optional.

How To Make Low Sodium Swedish Meatballs:

Cook Vegetables:
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced onion and garlic, sauté until softened (4-5 mins). Add celery and parsley; cook another 3 mins. Set aside to cool slightly.

Prepare Meatballs:
In a bowl, mix beef, turkey, egg, cooked vegetables, breadcrumbs, black pepper, and allspice. Gently form 16 meatballs.

Cook Meatballs:
Bring no salt added beef broth to a gentle boil in skillet. Carefully place meatballs into broth, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer about 20 mins until fully cooked.

Prepare Sauce:
Remove meatballs with slotted spoon; set aside. Blend broth with ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt and cornstarch until smooth. Return blended sauce to skillet and simmer gently until thickened (3-5 mins).

Serve:
Add meatballs back to sauce, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Recipe Tips:

Clearly choose or make no salt added broth to significantly reduce sodium.
Low sodium ricotta or Greek yogurt makes sauce creamy without extra salt.
Fresh parsley and aromatic spices provide flavor naturally.
Check meat for sodium solutions and choose fresh, lean cuts.
Serve meatballs over salt-free egg noodles, potatoes, or rice for a complete low sodium meal.

How to Store & Reheat:

Room Temperature: Do not leave out longer than 2 hours.
Fridge: Refrigerate meatballs and sauce in airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze meatballs and sauce up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge and reheat gently in saucepan or microwave until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts:

Approximate per serving (4 meatballs + sauce):

Calories: 240 kcal
Sodium: 90 mg (approx. with adjustments)
Protein: 22 g
Fat: 12 g
Carbs: 8 g
Fibre: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g

FAQs:

Can Swedish meatballs be low sodium?
Absolutely! Using no salt added broth, homemade breadcrumbs, and salt-free spices make delicious low sodium Swedish meatballs.

What’s a low sodium substitute for cream cheese in meatball sauce?
Low sodium ricotta cheese or plain Greek yogurt thickened with cornstarch are excellent alternatives to cream cheese.

Can you bake low sodium Swedish meatballs instead of simmering?
Yes, baking at 400°F for about 20 mins until cooked through is a quick, sodium-conscious option.

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