Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce – Week #5 in our low carb recipe series

Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

D-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s! I just don’t have another word to describe this recipe! I like serving this dish with konjac noodles (enjoying pasta the low carb way)

 

 

 

 

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Portion: 4-5 servings (3-4 meatballs each)

Ingredients:

• 1 jar (12.35 oz / 350 gr) of peeled crushed or diced tomatoes without salt and sugar (I prefer to use a tomato sauce, but use any good organic brand)
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
• ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
• ¼ teaspoon stevia
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• A handful of fresh cilantro
• A handful of fresh basil
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 organic egg
• ½ cup water
• 1 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

Tomato Sauce:

1. Using a blender, mix tomatoes, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, salt, stevia and black pepper until

texture is smooth and consistent.

2. Pour the tomato sauce into a large pot over medium-low heat and stir briefly for 1 minute. Then add cilantro and basil.

Meatballs:

1. In a big bowl combine the ground lean turkey, egg, 1/2 tablespoon Himalayan salt, cumin, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and consistent.

Make small balls and place them in the hot tomato sauce, bringing to a simmer over medium

heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Put the konjac noodles in a dish, pour the hot tomato sauce and meatballs over the pasta.

Tip: add your favourite green vegetable

1. Serve and enjoy!