Keto Turkey Meatballs with Dairy-Free Pesto

Keto Turkey Meatballs with Dairy-Free Pesto

Ingredients

• 300 g ground turkey ((good quality, 10.6 oz))
• 250 g ground pork ((good quality, 10.6 oz))
• 1 red onion ((good quality, 10.6 oz))
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley ((good quality, 10.6 oz))
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 tsp paprika
• chillies (Optional: fresh)
• 1 pinch sea salt ((good quality, 10.6 oz))
• extra olive oil ((good quality, 10.6 oz))
• 1/3 cup pinenuts ((good quality, 10.6 oz))
• 1 cup fresh basil ((good quality, 10.6 oz))
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ((good quality, 10.6 oz))
• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Simply place all the ingredients in a high speed food processor.
2. Blitz until combined.
3. It should still have textured, so not too smooth.
4. Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic.
5. Zest the lemon.
6. Finely chop the parsley.
7. Place the mince, onion, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, paprika and optional chilli in a bowl.
8. Season with salt and pepper and mix well with your hands.
9. Shape into 16 to 20 meatballs.
10. To pan fry - Add a little olive oil to a non stick frying pan.
11. When hot add the meatballs.
12. Fry for 15 minutes, turning regularly until golden on the outside and cooked through.
13. Alternatively you can place on a greaseproof lined baking tray and roast in the oven (190 C fan assisted/ 375 F) for 20 - 30 minutes until lovely and golden brown.
14. Drain the juices after about 15 minutes and turn.
15. Serve the pesto over the meatballs or on the side for dipping.