Gluten-Free Baked Pork and Apple Meatballs
Tender pork meatballs get gentle sweetness and moisture from grated apple, with parsley and thyme for a savory finish.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, PCOS and 12 more diets
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Ingredients
- 150 g ground pork, lean
- 2 tbsp gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ apple, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 0.125 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp water
Method
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a small baking tray.
- Mix pork, oats, apple, herbs, salt, and water until combined.
- Shape into small meatballs and place them on the tray.
- Bake until browned and the centers reach 160°F.20 min timer
- Rest briefly, until the juices settle, then serve warm.3 min timer
Why it works
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free oats bind the meatballs without wheat, barley, or rye.
- No spicy food: Parsley and thyme season the meatballs without spicy heat.
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