Ingredients
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For The Meatballs:
- 1/2 cup almond meal (not almond flour)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (use 93% lean or lower)
For The Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken stock (more if needed to thin the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (use Lea & Perrins brand for gluten free)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
For The Meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 400F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the almond meal, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl and stir together.
- Add the ground turkey and mix together until everything is evenly combined.
- Use a 1 1/2-inch scoop to spoon the meatballs (be sure the meat mixture is firmly pressed into the scoop) then space them evenly on the parchment-lined sheet pan. (You can also use some water or cooking spray on your hands and roll them if you prefer. It takes a little longer so I don’t bother.)
- Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes. You can broil them for 1-2 minutes at the end if you want to give them more color.
For The Sauce:
- While the meatballs are baking, sauté the sliced mushrooms in a tablespoon of olive oil for 6-8 minutes, flipping to brown both sides, then set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic, then sauté for 1-2 minutes on medium heat. Pour in the chicken stock and de-glaze the pan (just heat up the stock a bit, and use a spatula to loosen any of the cooked residue on the bottom of the pan).
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and onion powder. Whisk in the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until it creates a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick add a little more chicken stock and if it’s too thin simmer a bit longer.
- Add the parsley, cooked mushrooms, and the meatballs into the pan, combine and cook for 2-3 more minutes… then enjoy!