Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce with sweet potato
Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce with sweet potato
613kcal Per person
37g Protein
78g Carbs
17g Fat
22g Fiber
Ingredients
- 3 tomatoes
- ¼ onion
- 1 fennel
- ½ pound sweet potato (227 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 4 ounces 99% lean ground turkey breast (112 g)
- 1 tablespoon water (15 ml)
Preparing this recipe
- Dice the tomatoes, finely chop the onion and slice the fennel into wedges.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the sweet potatoes over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Season the ground turkey with salt and pepper and form into small meatballs.
- In another skillet (without adding oil), brown the turkey meatballs for 3 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, onion and fennel and let it simmer gently for 8-10 minutes over low heat. If needed, add a splash of water. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the turkey meatballs with the sauce alongside the sweet potatoes.
Tip van FitChef
The tomato sauce also pairs well with other vegetables like broccoli or leek.
