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Turkey meatballs in marinara sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
 

(Paleo, Whole30, gluten-free, dairy-free)

Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbs almond flour
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tbs oregano
  • 1 tbs basil
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
For the sauce
  • 1 14 oz tin diced tomatoes
  • 1 6 oz tin tomato paste
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbs chopped fresh garlic
  • 2 tbs oregano leaves
  • 1 small zucchini diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 cup spinach coarsely chopped
Instructions
  1. Place the meat in a large mixing bowl, add the egg, and almond flour, onion powder, garlic salt and herbs and mix well with your hands. Mix until just combined together - do not overmix.

  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the broiler. Form the meat mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and arrange on the baking sheets.

  3. Broil 2-4 minutes to lightly brown and release a small amount of fat.
  4. Add all sauce ingredients, except the spinach, to the slow cooker and mix. Gently add in the meatballs and stir carefully.
  5. Cover and cook for 4 hours on low.
  6. Once ready, stir in the spinach and serve over spaghetti squash, roast veggies, potatoes etc.