Turkey Coconut Meatballs
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Author: Zesty Paleo
Serves: 22 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey meat* (thighs, breast)
- 1 medium carrot
- 4 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3 fat garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- Handful cilantro leaves (or other aromatic herbs)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Start by cutting turkey meat into large chunks.
- Grate the carrot in a food processor or by hand.
- Add the turkey meat, shredded coconut, herbs, spices and the oil and pulse everything several times.
- Set your food processor on a low setting and process until everything is well incorporated.
- Form meatballs, arrange them in a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Chicken meat works equally well for this recipe.
Recipe by Zesty Paleo at https://zestypaleo.com/aip-turkey-coconut-meatballs/