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low carb sausage and peppers meatballs

Sausage and Peppers Meatballs – Low Carb and Gluten Free


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  • Author: Mellissa Sevigny
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 21 meatballs (7 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

A delicious sausage and peppers meatballs recipe inspired by the classic Italian sausage and peppers grinder.


Ingredients

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For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb sweet (or hot) Italian sausage
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley flakes

For the topping:

  • 2 cups no cook marinara sauce
  • 1 cup sliced onions
  • 2 cups sliced red and yellow peppers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • fresh oregano leaves (optional)

Instructions

For the meatballs:

  1. Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly.
  2. Form into 21 meatballs.
  3. Fry the meatballs in a nonstick pan coated with olive oil, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Alternatively you could bake the meatballs on a cookie sheet for about 20 minutes at 375 degrees (F).
  5. Heat the marinara sauce in a medium saucepan, and add your cooked meatballs to the sauce.
  6. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are tender.

For the Peppers and Onions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan.
  2. Add the onions and peppers and cook over medium heat until slightly browned and softened (but not mushy), about 5 – 7 minutes.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To Serve:

  1. Spoon some marinara onto a plate.
  2. Top with onions and peppers, then the meatballs.
  3. Spoon a small amount of marinara over the meatballs and garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh oregano if desired.

Notes

Approximate nutrition information:
per naked meatball: 108 calories, 9g fat, .3g net carbs, 8g protein
per 3 naked meatballs: 324 calories, 27g fat, .9g net carbs, 23g protein
per serving (3) with toppings: 388 calories, 31g fat, 4.9g net carbs, 24g protein

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Keto meatballs
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs, 1/4 cup peppers, 1/4 cup sauce
  • Calories: 388
  • Fat: 31g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g net
  • Protein: 24g