Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs ground turkey 85-94% lean (not too lean)
- 1 medium apple peeled and shredded/grated
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme finely chopped
- 1/2 Tbsp fresh sage leaves finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp coconut oil for frying or your favorite cooking fat
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and have a large oven proof skillet ready to cook the meatballs.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix with your hands to evenly distribute, but don't overwork the meat.
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Preheat your oven proof skillet over med-hi heat and add the coconut oil. Form the turkey mixture into 13-14 meatballs and add to the hot skillet. Allow them to brown on all sides, turning as needed, for 5 minutes.
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After the meatballs are browned, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 more minutes until juices run clear and they're cooked through. Remove from oven, and serve with your favorite veggies noodles or potatoes, with more fresh herbs for garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 118mg
Sodium: 379mg
Potassium: 492mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 4g
Vitamin A: 215IU
Vitamin C: 4.9mg
Calcium: 32mg
Iron: 1.9mg