Veggie Loaded Turkey Meatballs
Whole30 friendly meatballs that pack a ton of flavor and nutrients!
Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- ½ bag shredded brussels sprouts about 8 oz
- ¼ bag shredded carrots
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp almond flour
- ½-1 tsp sea salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp tumeric
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add shredded brussels sprouts and carrots and saute for about 5 minutes until softened. Set aside to cool.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl and add the brussels and carrots once they are cooled. Use (clean) hands to combine everything together.
- Use your hands to form 1.5 inch balls (1 lb of meat should yield 12 balls) and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through. Serve with whatever you desire :) Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1095IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg