Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs
with Lemon Zucchini Noodles
Slightly adapted from Eatwell101
Ingredients:
For Meatballs:
20 oz raw ground 95 to 97% lean ground turkey (2 1/2 Leaner)
1/2 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese ~ 3 to 6 g fat per oz (1/2 Lean)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (1 Condiment)
1 tsp dried basil (1/2 Condiment)
1/2 tsp dried oregano (1/2 Condiment)
1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled (1 Condiment)
1/4 tsp salt (1 Condiment)
1/4 tsp black pepper (1/2 Condiment)
1 cup chopped cilantro (1 Condiment) *
1 1/2 tbsp light butter (1 1/2 Healthy Fats)
For Zucchini Noodles:
4 1/2 cups zucchini noodles ~ 810 g cooked weight (9 greens)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (1/2 Condiment)
1 tbsp light butter (1 Healthy fat)
1 tbsp lemon juice (1 1/2 Condiment)
1 tbsp Frank’s hot sauce (1/2 Condiment)
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, basil, oregano, crumbled bouillon cube, salt, black pepper and cilantro (save a little cilantro for garnishing). Mix well and form 18 meatballs. I divide the meat mixture into 3 equal portions by weighing it out. Then make 6 meatballs out of each portion.
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the meatballs for 8 – 10 minutes on all sides, until browned and cooked through. While cooking, baste the meatballs with the mix of butter and juices. Remove meatballs to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add lemon juice, hot sauce, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Stir in zucchini noodles and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until zucchini is done but still crisp.
Move zucchini aside and add the meatballs back to the skillet and reheat for a minute or two. Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Makes 3 Servings
Each serving provides:
1 Leaner, 3 Greens, 3 Condiments and 1 Healthy Fat
6 meatballs with 1 1/2 cups (270 g) zucchini noodles
Want only the meatballs as your Lean? You can choose a different Green but make sure to add 1 Healthy Fat if you are not using the zucchini recipe. For example: add 1 tsp of light butter (1/3 Healthy Fat) to 1 1/2 cups grated cauliflower for 1 serving or 1 tbsp light butter (1 Healthy Fat) to 4 1/2 cups grated cauliflower for 3 servings.
* You can substitute cilantro with fresh parsley, but keep in mind 1/4 cup of parsley is 1 Condiment.
Bbq Ranch Shrimp or Chicken Salad
Curry Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups (186 g) roasted cauliflower florets (3 Greens)
¼ teaspoon curry powder (½ Condiment)
¼ teaspoon cumin (¼ Condiment)
⅛ tsp garlic powder (¼ Condiment)
⅛ tsp onion powder (¼ Condiment)
⅛ tsp salt (½ Condiment)
1 cup vegetable broth (1 Condiment)
½ cup water
¼ cup lite coconut milk (1 Healthy Fat)
Garnish: 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (1/16 Condiment)
Directions:
To roast cauliflower: Preheat oven to 450°F. Place cauliflower florets on a baking sheet and spray cauliflower with cooking spray. Bake in the center of the oven until browned and tender, about 25-30 minutes, turning the florets occasionally so they are evenly cooked.
In a small saucepan, add broth, ½ cup water and roasted cauliflower. Stir in curry powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Bring to a boil and cook covered on low for 15 minutes. Stir in coconut milk.
Use an immersion blender (or regular blender in batches) and blend until smooth. Add additional water to get it to desired consistency. Top with cilantro.
Makes 1 Serving
3 Greens, 3 Condiments, and 1 Healthy Fat
Serve with a Leaner option
This is a great way to use up all that yummy zucchini! It has all the flavors of pizza in a low carb casserole dish and it is absolutely delicious! It's super easy to make and has quickly become a family favorite!
less than 5 g carbohydrates
less than 200 mg sodium
less than 3 g of fat
Who doesn't love chicken parmesan? My family and I love this recipe! It did not disappoint! Unlike other chicken parmesan recipes, this one does not use breadcrumbs, which makes it a great low carb option!
The chicken comes out perfect and moist every time! Roasting at a high temperature keeps the chicken delightfully juicy and flavorful!
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts * (2 Leaner)
1/4 tsp salt (1 Condiment)
1/2 tsp dried oregano (1/2 Condiment)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (1 Condiment)
In a medium sized bowl, combine parmesan cheese, salt, basil, oregano, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.
Pound the chicken breasts thin. Toss the chicken with melted butter in another medium sized bowl, coating evenly. Then dredge the chicken in cheese mixture.
Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked.
Each serving provides:
1 Leaner, 3 Greens, 3 Condiments and 1 Healthy Fat
Everything but the bagel seasoning.
Garnish with green onions, if desired.
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Ingredients:
Directions:
Makes 1 Serving
1 Leanest, 3 Greens, 2 Condiments, and 2 Healthy Fats