Oven Baked Turkey Meatballs – Gluten Free
Servings 4
Calories 211kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tbsp dried basil
- ½ tbsp dried mustard
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 egg whisked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 and lime a baking sheet with parchment (photo shows foil but I've stopped using it and now use parchment paper)
- In a mixing bowl combine the ground turkey with the spices and coconut flour and set aside
- Heat coconut oil over medium low heat and saute onions for 4-5 minutes, until translucent, then stir in the garlic. Add this to the turkey mixture
- Add the egg and mix everything thoroughly, using your hands
- Roll the turkey mixture into golf ball sized balls on your lined sheet
- Bake for around 35 minutes until thoroughly cooked
- Heat a large pot with your choice of tomato sauce over medium low heat. Add in the cooked meatballs, stir and simmer over low heat for 35 minutes
- Serve over spaghetti squash!
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.9mg