Go Back Email Link
+ servings

Clean Diet Greek Meatballs

Serving Size: 10
This recipe is courtesy of dietician Karin Adoni, and comes from her cookbook Clean Diet by Karin Adoni Company. These delicious meatballs are made with ground turkey with a touch of mint and parsley for a Greek inspired meal! Note: For 7-10 servings you will need 2 large skillets.

Recipe by: Karin Adoni

Cook Times

Active Prep25
Hands-On Cook15
Hands-Off Cook40
Passive0
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Food Processor, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Sharp Knives, Skillet, Top Stove

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pound 85% lean ground turkey organic
  • 2 egg beaten
  • 2/3 cup almond flour
  • 2/3 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup Italian parsley finely chopped
  • 5 clove garlic minced
  • 1 1/3 onion minced
  • 1/3 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil

For the Sauce:

  • 7 tomato large, diced
  • 3 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoon fresh mint chopped

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, beaten egg, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and almond flour.
  • Add the onion, garlic, mint, and parsley to a food processor and chop until finely chopped. Or if you don't have a food processor, finely mince these ingredients.
  • Add the finely minced onion, garlic, and herbs to the meat mixture and stir very well to combine.
  • Using your hands, or a 1 1⁄2 inch cookie scoop (my preferred method), roll or scoop the meat into meatballs and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Preheat a large, deep skillet or soup pot on medium heat. Add the oil and allow to melt.
  • Add the meatballs to the pot or skillet and brown for about 2 minutes on each side. Then remove and set aside on a plate.
  • Add the tomatoes and 1 1⁄2 cups water with salt and red pepper flakes, and whisk to combine.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce, reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 45 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes of simmering, add the chopped mint to the sauce and give it a stir.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in the microwave on medium-high power until heated through, or heat on the stove top over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1341IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg