Description
Keto Pumpkin Turkey Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes, no sugar added
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, pumpkin puree, almond flour, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, dried sage, onion powder, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch (4cm) meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have a golden-brown exterior.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the meatballs hot, topped with the spicy tomato sauce.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Keto Pumpkin Turkey Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs, Pumpkin Meatballs, Spicy Tomato Sauce