Artificial Food Coloring Free Italian Turkey Meatballs in Marinara

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

Artificial Food Coloring Free Italian Turkey Meatballs in Marinara

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground turkey
⅓ cup almond flour
Bob's Red Mill Super-Fine Almond Flour Bob's Red Mill Super Fine Natural Almond Flour - 16 Oz Bob's Red Mill Super Fine Almond Flour - 32 Oz Blue Diamond Almond Flour Finely Sifted - 1 Lb King Arthur Gluten Free Almond Flour - 16 Oz
See all
1 large egg
¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes

For the marinara

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
6 fresh basil leaves, torn

For searing

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for searing

For serving

fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)
parmesan cheese, grated, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the ground turkey, almond flour, egg, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the mixture, or the meatballs will be dense.
2
Roll the mixture into balls about 1½ inches in diameter (roughly 16 meatballs total), placing them on a plate as you go.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!