Swedish Meatballs with Cauliflower Mash (Low-Carb)
Looking for an easy guests that fits your swedish meatballs routine? This swedish meatballs with cauliflower mash is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 10 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 10 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 200 g cauliflower
- 300 g ground beef
- 500 g mushrooms
- 250 g cream cheese (double cream)
- 1 tbsp chives, chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 (40 g) onion
- 35 g butter
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the cauliflower florets 10 minutes in a little water.
- Mix the ground beef with chives, 1 tsp pepper, salt and mustard; form balls and sear hard in 35 g butter.
- Slice 1/2 onion (40 g) and the mushrooms; fry along with the meatballs. Add 150 g cream cheese and simmer 5 minutes over medium heat. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Drain the cauliflower and blend with the remaining cream cheese and salt until smooth.
Tips & Variations
That classic Swedish flavor comes from the mustard in the meatballs — don’t leave it out.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 10 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Swedish Meatballs with Cauliflower Mash contains just 10 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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