Italian Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Ribbons
Juicy parsley-and-garlic turkey meatballs nestle among tender zucchini and carrot ribbons. A light lemon finish keeps this familiar Italian-style supper bright.
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Ingredients
- 450 g ground turkey
- 40 g gluten-free rice crumbs
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 zucchini, cut into ribbons with a peeler
- 2 carrot, cut into ribbons with a peeler
- 250 ml gluten-free vegetable stock, low-sodium
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Method
- Mix turkey, rice crumbs, garlic and parsley; shape into small meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in olive oil, turning until golden on all sides.10 min timer
- Add stock, cover and simmer until meatballs reach 165°F/74°C.15 min timer
- Lift out meatballs; simmer carrot and zucchini ribbons until tender.4 min timer
- Return meatballs and fold through lemon zest before serving.
Why it works
- 65 and over: Small tender turkey meatballs are served with soft vegetable ribbons.
- Crohn's or colitis: Mild garlic and parsley season tender turkey with well-cooked vegetables.
- Wheat allergy: Gluten-free rice crumbs and gluten-free vegetable stock keep wheat out.
- Soy allergy: Turkey, vegetables and olive oil make up the meal without soy.
- Shellfish allergy: Turkey is the only protein in this dish.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free rice crumbs and stock replace wheat-based binders and sauces.
- Dairy-free: Olive oil keeps the turkey meatballs and vegetables free of dairy.
- No pork: Turkey replaces pork in these Italian-style meatballs.
- Tree nut allergy: Turkey meatballs use rice crumbs, with no tree nuts.
- Milk allergy: Turkey meatballs and vegetable ribbons are prepared without milk or cheese.
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