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Cumin Meatballs & Coconut Cream: Recipe & Video

Cumin Chicken Meatballs with Coconut Cream Sauce

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Course: Main Course
Keyword: appetizer, keto, whole30
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground chicken

Sauce:

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray muffin tins with oil spray.
  • Mix meatball ingredients together and place ~1 ounce balls in each muffin spot. Bake ~30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • In saucepan on stove, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute till translucent, ~3 minutes. Add garlic and saute ~1 minute. Add dried spices and cook, stirring, ~30 seconds. Add coconut milk and vinegar and heat through.
  • Serve meatballs with sauce on top or on the side.

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