Keto Turkey Cranberry Meatballs
Servings: 28 meatballs
Calories: 46kcal
These low carb and gluten-free Turkey Cranberry Meatballs are a delightful combination of savory and sweet, making them a perfect appetizer or a main course dish
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 4 oz almond flour
- 1 medium egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cranberry sauce
- 4 oz cranberries
- ½ cup water
- 6 oz allulose or other low carb sweetener
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
Make the Cranberry Sauce
- In a saucepan, add the cranberries, allulose and water. If you want to add a hint of citrus flavor, you can also include the zest or juice of one orange at this stage.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Stirring occasionally, allow the cranberries to simmer and burst. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes. The cranberries will soften, and the sauce will thicken.
- Once the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, taste it. You can add more low carb sweetener if you prefer it sweeter or more citrus zest for additional flavor. Adjust according to your taste preferences.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cranberry sauce cool for a few minutes.
Make the Meatballs
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, cranberry sauce, chopped fresh parsley, egg, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
- Add the almond flour to bind the mixture together. Add additional almond flour if required.
- Use a cookie scoop to shape the meatballs and place them on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the turkey cranberry meatballs hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Makes 28 small meatballs for an appetizer, and 14 larger meatballs for a main dish.
Any sugar free cranberry sauce can be used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 1g