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Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce: Flavorful & Healthy Delight

These Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce are flavorful, healthy, and kid-friendly, accommodating various diets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
  • 2 peppers red bell
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh or powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 pound ground turkey sausage or pork sausage
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1/2 cup almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust based on dietary needs
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dried
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint or oregano

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Halve the red bell peppers and remove the seeds. Brush with olive oil and roast for about 20 minutes.
  3. Lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) after the peppers are done.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, ground turkey sausage, egg, almond flour, salt, red onion, coconut aminos, parsley, and mint. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  7. Blend roasted peppers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and sea salt until smooth.
  8. Serve the meatballs with the roasted red pepper sauce over cauliflower rice, rice, or zucchini 'zoodles'.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Great for meal prep, these meatballs can be stored and reheated easily. Consider adding coconut milk for a creamier sauce.

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