A Healthy Indulgence

Time for another recipe! This is quite the indulgent recipe, but it is lean and mean and a fat-fighting machine! Lean, ground turkey has a ton of protein and it is so versatile. With a low-fat and calorie count, these turkey meatballs are sure to feel like you're cheating on your new "diet" but, trust me, you're not. Everything in moderation! These can be made with lean ground pork or lean, ground, grass-fed buffalo. You could also make these with lean ground beef, but remember that beef has different properties than the meats I described above.

Ground rosemary can be one of the absolute hardest things to find! However, we found it in abundance at the Calgary Farmer's Market! Check out your local Farmer's Market and amaze at what you can find.

I also prefer Kinnikinnick brand for the bread crumbs and bread.

Lean Turkey Meatballs in a Garlic "Butter" Sauce

500 g (usually one package) of lean, preferably grass-fed turkey

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup gluten-free Panko-style bread crumbs

2 pieces gluten-free bread, toasted and crumbled

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tsp ground rosemary

1 -2 tbsp water

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

2 tsp minced onion

pinch of salt and pepper

pinch of paprika

handful of spinach, finely chopped

Garlic "Butter" Sauce

3-4 tbsp. Becel Vegan Margarine

3-4 tbsp. coconut flour (or all-purpose gluten-free flour mix)

1/2 - 2 cups plain almond milk

2 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp thyme

pinch of coriander

pinch of garlic powder

pinch of onion powder

salt and pepper, to taste

In medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for the meatballs thoroughly. roll turkey mixture into balls and place in oiled frying pan on medium heat.

Cover frying pan.

Place garlic in small frying pan and saute until lightly browned (watch your garlic - it will turn bitter if you leave it on the heat for too long). Add margarine and let it melt, stirring frequently. Once margarine is melted, add flour and milk and stir until mixture starts to become thick. Add spices and reduce heat to simmer, stirring frequently.

Once meatballs are cooked through, check sauce and serve with gluten-free pasta, rice, or veggies. 

Pour sauce over balls - remember to portion everything! As much as you'd like to eat a million of these meatballs with this awesome sauce, remember that portioning is always key.

Enjoy!

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