Joy's Turkey Meatballs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Joy's Turkey Meatballs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Easy Marinara Sauce or 2 jars (26 oz each) store-bought marinara sauce
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
2 clove garlic, minced
3/4 c. grated Parmesan
1 tbsp. dried Italian herb blend (or 2 tsp dried basil plus 2 tsp dried oregano)
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 lb. ground turkey (at least 90% lean)
2 large egg whites
1/4 c. old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats

Instructions

My mom makes a mean meatball, and just the smell of them simmering away brings me back to my childhood home in Tappan, New York. My version uses lean ground turkey and egg whites to keep things light, and comes loaded with the classic flavors of Parmesan, onion and garlic, plus a little minced carrot for extra sweetness and nutrition. Instead of refined white bread crumbs, I use whole-grain oats as my binder. My mom taught me that the trick to super-moist meatballs is cooking them directly in the sauce.
Prepare or bring store-brought sauce to a gentle simmer in a 5-qt saucepan.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the onion, carrot, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
Add the ground turkey, egg whites and oats. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined.
Shape the meat mixture into approximately 20 meatballs, about 1 1/2 in. in diameter.
Carefully place all the meatballs in the marinara sauce. Do not stir; stirring will cause the meatballs to break apart. Don't worry if some of the meatballs are not completely submerged in the sauce. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Remove the lid and gently stir the meatballs to thoroughly coat them with the sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for an additional 20 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joy's Turkey Meatballs good for PCOS?

Yes, this Joy's Turkey Meatballs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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