Meatballs No Tomato Sauce Recipes

The rich and spicy flavors of Moroccan cuisine are the perfect way to warm up on those chilly winter nights! High in protein and flavor, these tasty meatballs make a great appetizer or entrée. You can even turn them into shish kabobs with small bamboo skewers. Don’t feel discouraged by the lengthy ingredients list – because Moroccan cooking is based on fragrant spices, many of the ingredients are repeated in both the sauce and the meatballs.

These are so yummy. Makes 6 Turkey Meatballs

I baked my meatballs in the oven for 15 minutes then transferred them to a skillet with tomato sauce simmering on medium-low. Then I gently spooned the sauce over the meatballs so that they would continue to soak in the flavor. It did not disappoint.

Using organic ingredients. No salt added, there is enough in the jar of sauce and the fresh parsley gives a salty taste to the meatballs without the added sodium. Serving suggestions: spoon over Spagetti Squash for a low calorie meal, or over whole wheat pasta at 180 calories per 2 ounce serving.

Recipe makes four servings, of four meatballs and 1/4 of the tomato sauce.

Easy

Lean protein meal

Low carb

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Add water if still a bit dry.
Form meatballs by hand.
Place in Pressure cooker adding the tomato sauce and water to cover. After the weight rock cook for 20 minutes.

Great Easy Italian Recipe....

Classic meatballs, made with lean beef and whole wheat breadcrumbs.

Home-made meatballs in a healthy tomato sauce makes a hearty, satisfying meal that won't break the calorie bank.

I adapted a recipe I've used since 1970 -- has always been a family favorite.

A good 'ol clasic

This recipe is based on a typical Italian or Mediterranean meatball (kofta) recipe, but we add carrots and spinach for added fiber, nutrition, and minerals without sacrificing flavor. Saute the meatballs in coconut oil helps provide healthy "medium chain" saturated fat. Garlic, Basil & Oregano provides the Italian flavors we're familiar with.

Another way to get in some veggies!

Sweet and savory seasoned meatballs simmer in an aromatic tomato sauce for a Mediterranean-style dinner. Use kitchen shears to coarsely chop the tomatoes while they are still in the can. You can shape the meatballs in advance and store them in the freezer to save time. The rest of the recipe is best prepared and cooked the same day.

See separate recipes for bread crumbs (3/4 cup--1/2 a recipe) and tomato sauce (1 cup)