Description
Tender turkey meatballs packed with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan, simmered in a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a low-carb or gluten-free dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (or ground chicken)
- 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing)
- For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 20 meatballs).
- 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7. Return the meatballs to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
- 8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and omit Parmesan in the sauce (add nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor). Meatballs can be baked at 375°F for 15-18 minutes instead of pan-searing. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 35g