Paleo Pesto Turkey Meatballs
Paleo pesto turkey meatballs are so tender and juicy. They are bursting with flavor from the homemade dairy-free basil pesto sauce. Super easy to make in less than 40 minutes.
Servings 45 meat balls
Calories 87kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 3 pounds ground turkey
- 2 eggs whisked
- ⅔ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons of onion powder
Pesto Sauce:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 10 oz package of fresh basil leaves or 4 tablespoons of dried basil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º F.
Pesto Sauce:
- In a food processor chop fresh basil. If using dried basil add to the food processor when you add the cashews.
- Add cashews to the food and chop until fully combined with basil.
- Add minced garlic, salt, lemon juice and olive oil to the cashew mixture and chop until fully combined.
Meatballs:
- In a large bowl whisk eggs.
- Add ground turkey, almond flour, onion powder and pesto sauce. Mix together with a large spoon or your hand until fully combined.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a medium cookie scoop ( 1 ½ teaspoon) or a heaping tablespoon scoop meatball mixture out to form a ball and place on the baking sheet.
- Cook for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Mama says, "Check your labels!"
Nutrition
Serving: 6meatballs | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 137mg | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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