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Gluten Free Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash

heatherweddell
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
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • Pour the crushed tomatoes into the slow cooker and stir to blend well with the seasonings.
  • 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).
  • As you form each meatball, place it into the crushed tomatoes mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Once all the meatballs are in the slowcooker, spoon the crushed tomatoes mixture over them so they are covered in it.
  • 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.
  • Place the lid on your slow cooker and set it on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
  • 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.
  • 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 :)

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.
Keyword gluten free, low carb, slow cooker