CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO u0026amp; BASIL TURKEY MEATBALLS

CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO u0026amp; BASIL TURKEY MEATBALLS

from jenneatsgoood.com
45 min
6 servings

<em>If you're looking for easy, protein-packed meal prep ideas for kicking off 2024, here's one you can try! These creamy sun-dried tomato and basil turkey meatballs come together in just a few minutes, then bake in the oven while you make a delicious coconut milk based sauce. They make for such a cozy meal and pair perfectly with some rice, zucchini noodles, or sautéed veggies. Give them a try!</em>

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 cups baby spinach (about 3oz)
  • 1 cup fresh chopped basil leaves
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl using a spatula or clean hands. Mix until you have a uniform mixture.

  3. 3

    Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form the mixture into 18-22 evenly sized meatballs. Optional: With lightly oiled hands, shape the mixture into 18-22 evenly sized meatballs. Place on the sheet pan with at least 1/2-inch of space between each. Bake for 14-18 minutes, until at an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

  4. 4

    While the meatballs bake, prepare the sauce: heat the olive oil over medium heat in a deep skillet, then add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Once simmering, mix the spinach and basil into the sauce and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    When the meatballs are done baking, add them directly to the sauce and coat in the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat and serve over rice, zucchini noodles, or sautéed veggies.