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Gluten Free Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash

A delicious gluten free, low carb family dinner that is ready when you arrive home, thanks to your slow cooker.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup brown rice flour
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin, divided
  • 2 tbsp oregano divided
  • 3 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sea salt divided
  • 2 tsp pepper divided
  • 1 spaghetti squash medium

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place your slow cooker on the counter beside a medium-sized mixing bowl. Divide the olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper evenly between the slow cooker and mixing bowl.
  2. Pour the crushed tomatoes into the slow cooker and stir to blend well with the seasonings.
  3. Into the mixing bowl add the whisked egg, brown rice flour and the ground turkey. Mix well then form into balls (approx 1 tbsp each).
  4. As you form each meatball, place it into the crushed tomatoes mixture in the slow cooker.
  5. Once all the meatballs are in the slowcooker, spoon the crushed tomatoes mixture over them so they are covered in it.
  6. Carefully cut the spagetti squash in half length-wise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Then gently place the two halves flesh side up into the slow cooker. No need to submerge it in the sauce - it should sit on top of everything. You can cut it into quarters to help it fit easier.
  7. Place the lid on your slow cooker and set it on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
  8. Before you are ready to eat, use tongs to lift the spaghetti squash out of the slow cooker. Use a fork to scrape out the flesh into a strainer (or onto a layer of paper towel) and let the excess fluid drain off.
  9. Divide the spaghetti squash between serving bowls and top with meatballs and tomato sauce. Enjoy with a bit of freshly grated parmesan cheese if you like :)

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal

Notes

You can use any type of ground meat you choose with this recipe: beef, chicken, lamb...
Not a fan of spaghetti squash? Try these meatballs over quinoa or lentils that you have cooked.
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