Turkey Meatballs with Courgetti
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This is the sort of bowl that gives you all the comfort of meatballs and sauce without feeling heavy afterwards. The almond flour keeps the turkey mixture tender, while ribbons of courgette stand in neatly for pasta. A handful of basil at the end makes the whole thing smell like dinner is properly sorted.
Ingredients
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Local shop500g turkey mince
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Local shop3 medium courgettes
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Local shop3 cloves garlic, crushed
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Local shop1 small onion, finely chopped
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Local shop1 handful basil leaves, torn
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 4 · about 45 minutes from start to finish.
Mix the turkey mince with the almond flour, half the garlic, half the onion, a good pinch of salt and plenty of black pepper. Shape into 16 small meatballs.
Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large frying pan and brown the meatballs for 6-8 minutes, turning gently, until golden all over. Lift them out onto a plate.
Add the remaining olive oil to the pan and cook the rest of the onion for 4-5 minutes until soft. Stir in the remaining garlic for 30 seconds.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes, season well and simmer for 5 minutes, then return the meatballs to the pan and cook gently for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
Meanwhile, spiralise the courgettes into courgetti, or shave them into long ribbons with a peeler.
Toss the courgetti through the hot sauce for 1-2 minutes just to warm it slightly, then finish with the basil and serve.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Do not cook the courgetti for too long - a brief toss in the sauce keeps it fresh and twirlable rather than watery.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet. Diet labels such as Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free describe the recipe as written from the ingredients listed - always check the labels on the specific products you buy.