Caprese Meatballs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 5 cups Classic Tomato Basil Sauce, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, pesto, salt, pepper and egg in a large mixing bowl with your hands, taking care to not overwork the meat. Form golf ball-size meatballs (about 24) and stuff each with 1 mozzarella cube. Evenly space the meatballs on the baking sheet. Bake until just starting to brown, 15 minutes.
- Add the Classic Tomato Basil Sauce and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Transfer the meatballs to slow cooker, cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours.
- Allow the meatballs to cool slightly before serving, and adjust with salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Cut an "X" in the bottom of each tomato and blanch in a large pot of boiling water 10 seconds. Immediately transfer the tomatoes with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to cool, then peel, seed and chop.
- Cook the garlic in the oil in a small, heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and red pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and add the fresh basil. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Yield: 6 cups.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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