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Taffiny Elrod
Mar 9, 2020  ·   min read
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Keto Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Basil

Tomato Basil Turkey Meatballs

The flavorful taste of tomato basil shines in these keto turkey meatballs. Your whole family will enjoy them, especially if they're on the keto diet.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4servings
Calories 481kcal

Ingredients

  • 2tbspolive oil
  • 1stalk celeryminced
  • 1/2onionminced
  • 2cloves garliccrushed
  • 2tspfresh rosemary minced
  • 1egg(s)
  • 1servingCreamy Tomato Basil Keto Chow(or 1 scoop)
  • 1tspbasil
  • 1tspgarlic powder
  • 1/2tspsalt
  • 1/2tspground black pepper
  • 20ozground turkey
  • 4ozmozzarella cheese
  • 2ozgrated parmesan cheesegrated

Instructions

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oiled tin foil. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat a skillet and add the olive oil, then add the celery, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are soft and translucent. Stir in the rosemary and set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the egg, Keto Chow, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add cooled celery, onion, garlic, and rosemary.
  • Then add the ground turkey and knead it with the egg mixture. Finally add the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and mix well. Allow the mixture to sit about 5 minutes to help hold together.
  • Shape into 15 meatballs, slightly wetting your hands to help keep the mixture from sticking if necessary.
  • Place each meatball on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes until the meatballs are firm and register 160F internal temperature on a meat thermometer.
  • Delicious served with cauliflower mash or zucchini pasta and your favorite sauce.

Notes

Yields: Approx. 15 meatballs (4 servings)
Keyword Chef Taffiny Elrod, Creamy Tomato Basil

Photos bySarah DeYoung Photography

Nutrition Facts
Tomato Basil Turkey Meatballs
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
480.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
30.5
g
47
%
Saturated Fat
11.1
g
69
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.78
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12.46
g
Cholesterol
180.7
mg
60
%
Sodium
1049.6
mg
46
%
Potassium
833.49
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
6.6
g
2
%
Fiber
2.5
g
10
%
Sugar
2.3
g
3
%
Sugar Alcohol
0.08
g
Net Carbs
3.98
g
Protein
45.8
g
92
%
Vitamin A
805.58
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
33.02
mg
40
%
Calcium
471.24
mg
47
%
Iron
2.99
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.