Loaded Veggie Turkey Meatballs (gluten free, paleo, whole30)

Loaded Veggie Turkey Meatballs (gluten free, paleo, whole30)

from savorylotus.com
30 min
28 servings

Veggie loaded turkey meatballs -  the ultimate make ahead meal prep recipe.  Life just got a little bit easier.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey (preferably thigh meat)
  • 1/2 cup lightly steamed broccoli florets , finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup kale, finely chopped (or any other green)
  • 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (or basil, parsley, or dill)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp butter or ghee, melted
  • 1 tablespoons coconut flour (like this) **see note
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (like this)
  • pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400′ F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper OR place a cooling rack on top of baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl until well incorporated.

  3. 3

    Roll into about 28-30 small meatballs ( I use a small cookie scoop to get uniform balls) and place onto prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake for 15-18 minutes, until baked through and slightly golden.