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low carb turkey meatball recipe

Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Pesto Meatballs (Low Carb & Gluten Free)


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  • Yield: 10 meatballs 1x

Description

An Italian inspired low carb turkey meatball recipe, flavored with pesto and stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese.


Ingredients

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For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp pesto
  • 2 oz fresh mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or more) for frying

To serve:

  • 3 Tbsp pesto
  • cooked spaghetti squash (optional)

Instructions

To make the meatballs:

  1. Combine the ground turkey, almond flour, egg, salt and pepper, and pesto in a medium bowl, mixing until thoroughly combined. Form into 10 large meatballs. Cut the mozzarella into 1/2 inch cubes. Flatten out each meatball in the palm of your hand, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and then wrap the meat around the cheese and reform into a ball again.
  2. Heat oil in a nonstick saute pan over low to medium heat. Fry the meatballs for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Be careful when turning as they may stick to the pan.
  3. Serve the meatballs hot with about 1 tsp of pesto each, and an optional side of spaghetti squash flavored with olive oil and pesto.

Notes

Approximate nutrition info per meatball: 125 calories, 9g fat, .45g net carbs, 10g protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball

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