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Greek Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Greek Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce You’ll Love

Discover these Greek Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, a delightful blend of flavors and healthy ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
  • 2 pieces Red bell peppers Any color bell peppers can work as well.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or avocado oil Feel free to substitute with a neutral oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar May be replaced with apple cider vinegar for a milder taste.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Using fresh garlic yields the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt Adjust to taste.
For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground turkey You can swap with ground chicken or beef if preferred.
  • 1 pound Ground turkey sausage Can be replaced with pork sausage or omitted for a leaner option.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg or chia egg makes for a vegan substitute.
  • ½ cup Almond flour Use breadcrumbs if that’s your preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on dietary needs.
  • ½ cup Red onion (finely diced) Shallots can be used for a milder taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos or soy sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley Substitute with basil or cilantro if desired.
  • ¼ cup Fresh mint Optional for those not fond of mint.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Blender
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Halve and seed the red bell peppers, brush with olive oil, and roast cut-side down for about 20 minutes.
  3. Lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) after roasting the peppers.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, turkey sausage, egg, almond flour, salt, diced red onion, coconut aminos, parsley, and mint. Mix until evenly incorporated.
  5. Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes.
  6. In a blender, combine roasted peppers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and sea salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  7. Serve the warm meatballs over rice or veggie noodles, drizzled with the roasted red pepper sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Expert tips include not overmixing the meat, prepping ahead for convenience, and experimenting with herbs.

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