Spicy Turkey Meatballs - 4g Carbs, 1g Fiber
From: www.diabeticconnect.com - By Nikki Sheriff
Either as the main dish or as a side, these spicy turkey meatballs are sure to be a hit!
>> Meatballs
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/4 cup almond meal
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 egg
>> Sauce
1/2 cup water
3 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
3 Tbsp stevia in the raw
3 Tbsp chopped scallions, plus more for garnish
5 - 6 dried chilies, chopped (most of the seeds removed, adjust according to heat desire)
2 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp fresh orange zest
1 clove garlic, minced
Mix the ground turkey, almond meal, onion, garlic powder and white pepper. Add the egg and mix completely.
Shape the meat into 24 meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with greased foil.
Broil meatballs for 7-10 minutes or until well browned.
Remove from oven and set aside.
Whisk the water, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, xanthan gum and stevia in a medium sauce pan.
Heat over medium heat until it begins to thicken.
Add the scallions, chilies, ginger, zest and garlic.
Reduce heat to low and let simmer 5 minutes.
Add the meatballs and cover, letting the meatballs finish cooking through. About 8-10 minutes.
Sprinkle with additional scallions if desired and serve.
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 6 meatballs
Nutrition per Serving: 221 Calories, 14g Total Fat, 580mg Sodium, 4g Carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 20g Protein
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