LOADED TURKEY MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS

500g turkey mince
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 zucchini, grated
1 small brown onion, finely diced 2 tsp minced garlic
1 egg, lightly whisked
1 tbs coconut aminos*
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tbs almond meal
pinch salt & pepper
4 tbs olive oil

METHOD

Sauté onion with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in fry pan for 5-6 minutes until it softens. Add garlic and sauté for further 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.

In large mixing bowl add turkey mince, grated carrot and zucchini, egg, coconut aminos, dried parsley, almond meal, salt, pepper and cooled onion mixture and mix well until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture into 9 meatballs.

Reheat fry pan and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook meatballs turning every 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

These meatballs are very versatile and can be used with pasta sauce, in salads or are great on their own with a big plate of veggies!

**You can substitute coconut aminos with soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce.