Description
Keto turkey meatballs in a sugar free cranberry glaze. Perfect for your next party!
Ingredients
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For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute
- 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
To make the meatballs:
- Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a medium bowl and mix gently but thoroughly.
- Form into 16 meatballs and place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
To make the glaze:
- While the meatballs are baking, combine the cranberries, water and sweetener in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for about 8 minutes or until the cranberries start to burst.
- Pour the mixture into a magic bullet or blender and puree.
- Pour through a fine strainer to remove the bits of skin and seeds.
- Return to the saucepan and whisk in the xanthan gum.
- Add the meatballs and toss gently to coat in the sauce.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Approximate nutrition info per meatball: 64 calories, 3g fat, 1g net carbs, 5g protein
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: keto meatballs
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 192
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 3g net
- Protein: 15g
