Description
An Italian inspired low carb turkey meatball recipe, flavored with pesto and stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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