I don't often cook with turkey as my fiance isn't a fan. But recently, I couldn't resist picking these meatballs up when I was in the supermarket recently.
If you're on Slimming World and see any 3% fat meat in the reduced section, then it really makes sense to pick them up and store them in the freezer until you're ready.
Why is it though that healthy food is generally more expensive?
So. Getting back to the recipe.
I hear meatball, I always think Italian. And that's exactly what happened of course.
With some sauted veg here, some seasoning there, and dusting down my spiralizer, I think this is a really simple and delicious syn free unofficial Slimming World meatballs recipe.
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*Any syn values are personal estimates and not verified by Slimming World.
You can definitely make your own meatballs, if you want to, but instead I divided each store bought one in half, rolled again with my hands for them to spread twice as far.
Once you've cooked them (and the veg), just place them in the rich tomato sauce and simmer away and that's it.
It's great with courgetti, but also as a meatball sub!
MAKING COURGETTI
As I don't have it all that often, I'm happy enough with my Savisto spiralizer. I can trap my courgettes between either end and crank the handle.
It's also dishwasher safe, too.
So once I've got curly strands, I just fry gently for a few minutes in a pan with frylight. It's that simple.
FREEZER TIPS
This recipe stores great in the freezer as I find most things do.
I generally find ingredients separate, so once you've left it to defrost, make sure you heat it right through and stir to recombine everything.
However, I wouldn't do this with the courgetti to avoid soggyness.
📖 Recipe
Healthy Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- Frylight
- 400 g 3% Fat Turkey Meatballs Each halved and rolled to make 24
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red pepper deseeded & diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 400g tinned chopped tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 4 courgettes spiralised
Instructions
- Halve each turkey meatball and roll in to balls. I bought mine from Tesco which then gave me 24 meatballs.
- Spray a large frying pan with frylight and fry all sides of the turkey balls, then set aside.
- Now, spray frying pan again with frylight, then saute the onions until softened.
- Add the garlic and peppers and fry for a further 5 minutes.
- Then add all everything except the meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for a final 10 minutes.
- For courgetti, in a large frying pan, spray with frylight and gently fry for 6-8 minutes and serve in bowls with the meatballs on top and enjoy!
Disclaimer
*This is an unofficial page and has no affiliation or endorsement from Slimming World. Slimming World's website can be found at https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/. Any syn values are personal estimates and not verified by Slimming World.
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Tina
I have to make a teaser for sw so this sounds lovely but can i use mince meat as no one in family likes turkey mince please thanks and do s Turkish salad on the side
Moira Livingstone
I made the turkey meatballs with Cajun sauce and it was delicious. Even my picky niece loved it. Looking forward to trying more. Thank you.
Jacqui Sandeman
Vikkie’s recipes are fabulous, they are so tasty and easy to make, I think that she should win hands down. x