
Italian Meatballs:
WHAT YOU NEED:
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1/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs*
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1/4 cup 2% milk or almond milk
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2 tsp. olive oil
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1 medium onion finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic finely chopped
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2 lbs raw ground 93% lean ground turkey breast ( I use elk meat)
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
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2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
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1/2 tsp. sea salt/Himalayan salt
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1/2 tsp ground black peppers
*For the breadcrumbs – I simply made my own gluten free bread crumbs by toasting some gluten free bread slowly in the oven and crumbling
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
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Line large baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly coated with spray
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Place bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl, set aside, soak for 10 minutes
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Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat
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Add onion; cook, stirring frequently for 5 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent
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Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute
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Combine onion mixture, turkey, eggs, parsley, cheese, oregano, salt, pepper, and bread crumb mixture in a large bowl; mix well with clean hands or wooden spoon. Refrigerate covered for 1 hour
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With clean hands form turkey mixture into approximately 42 1″-inch meatballs; arrange onto prepared baking sheet.
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Bake 13-18 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
Grandma's Tomato Sauce
WHAT YOU NEED:
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 (6 oz) can tomato paste, no salt added
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1/4 cup red wine
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2 cans (28 oz each) peeled and crushed tomatoes
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2 Tbsp agave nectar
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1 tsp sea salt
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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3 oz parmesan cheese rind
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3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes or until onion is translucent.
3. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. Do not let tomato paste burn!
4. Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, agave, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
6. Add cheese rind; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
7. Add basil; mix well.
Grill asparagus in coconut oil until tender
Top with Meatballs, Sauce and Enjoy
