One-Pan Turkey Meatballs With Cashew Creamy Sauce

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These delicious one-pan turkey meatballs with cashew creamy sauce are dairy-free, blood sugar-friendly, and packed with hormone-supportive ingredients. These meatballs are the ultimate comfort food - Paleo, Whole30, and perfect for the whole family!

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Healthy

Keyword: One-Pan Turkey Meatballs With Cashew Creamy Sauce

Servings:

Calories: 423kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Meatballs

2 lbs Ground turkey
1 Onion small, diced
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 tbsp Thyme fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Olive oil for frying

Cashew Sauce

1 cup Cashew
3/4 cup Chicken broth or more if needed
3 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
1/4 cup Nutritional yeast optional (make the sauce more savory)
3 tbsp Dill fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

Combine the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. You’ll want the ground turkey, finely chopped onion, garlic, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, and your optional binding agent (such as cassava flour).
2. Mix everything gently with a wooden spoon or your hands until combined, being careful not to overmix.
3. Roll the meat into small meatballs approximately one inch in diameter.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs until they are browned on all sides - this gives them great texture and locks in their flavor.
5. Remove them from the pan and set aside.In a high-speed blender, blend your soaked cashews with chicken broth, coconut cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
7. Pour the sauce into the skillet (preferably an iron cast one, so you can put it in the oven), bring it to a gentle simmer over low heat, and stir in a little tapioca or arrowroot powder to thicken, if needed.
8. Nestle the browned meatballs back into the sauce and let them cook for 30 minutes until fully cooked through.
9. Finish with fresh dill and parsley for brightness and serve warm.

Notes

Optional: cassava flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs if your meatballs need a bit more structure. And you will need to add 1 egg when using it.

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