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Turkey Meatballs

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Recipe by Meg Griffith Washburn

Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 1 large zucchini, spiralized into noodles
  • 1/2 medium onion, grated
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • sea salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
Directions
  • Combine turkey, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, fennel, salt, pepper and egg in a bowl.
  • Form into 12 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat ghee in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs in batches, shaking the pan occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
  • Add more oil if necessary.
  • Remove the meatballs to a paper towel to drain.
  • Warm the tomato sauce over medium heat in another skillet with squash noodles.
  • Add the meatballs and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, spooning sauce over them.

Serving Size
2 servings

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