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High proteinLow fatWeight loss
Turkey Meatballs & Courgetti
Lean turkey meatballs in a rich tomato sauce over courgette ribbons — 42 g protein and under 20 g carbs for a lighter dinner.
Time40 min15 prep · 25 cook
Serves2portions
Energy385kcal / serving
Cost£2.67per serving
Ingredients 7
| Ingredient | Amount | Where to buy | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey breast mince, 5% fat | 500 g | Tesco | £3.49 |
| Courgettes | 2 | Tesco | £0.80 |
| Passata | 500 g | Tesco | £0.55 |
| Brown onion | 1 | Tesco | £0.12 |
| Garlic | 2 cloves | Tesco | £0.39uses 20% · £0.08 |
| Egg | 1 | Tesco | £1.45uses 16% · £0.23 |
| Dried oregano | 1 tsp | Tesco | £0.90uses 8% · £0.07 |
| Shopping basket (full packs) | £7.70 | ||
| Per serving (2) | £2.67 | ||
Method 5 steps
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1
Mix the mince with the egg, half the garlic and a little salt and pepper. Roll into about 16 meatballs.
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2
Brown the meatballs in a hot pan with oil spray for 6 minutes, then set aside.
6 min -
3
Soften the diced onion and remaining garlic, add the passata and oregano and simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min -
4
Return the meatballs to the sauce and cook for 8 minutes until done.
8 min -
5
Spiralise or peel the courgettes into ribbons, warm for 2 minutes, then top with the meatballs.
2 min
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