Savory Tropical Meatballs {Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Keto}
This simple recipe is seasoned with an earthy, peppery spice blend that's rounded out by sweet, bright pops of pineapple.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1½ tablespoon salt
- 1½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ¾ teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
- ¼ cup canned full fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup crushed pineapple
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 425℉. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up if desired.
- In a medium mixing bowl add ground chicken and turkey. Lightly spread the ground meat out around the bottom and sides to increase surface area.
- Sprinkle spices and herbs evenly over the ground meat: salt, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper. Add vanilla, coconut milk, and crushed pineapple. Use your hand to gently mix until just combined. Try not to over mix to keep these meatballs tender.*
- Using a tablespoon, measure heaping tablespoons of meatball mixture and roll gently into balls. Using the tablespoon helps keep each ball roughly the same size for even cooking. Place on foil lined baking sheet with a little space between each meatball to help them to brown evenly.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until browned and cooked through. Internal temperature should measure 165℉. Allow to cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
*Make sure to use your hands to gently mix all of the add-ins until just combined. Over mixing could lead to a tough meatball. Also, loosely forming the meatballs will keep them tender. Packing them down firmly will yield a tough meatball.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatballCalories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 343mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.4mg
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