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Low FODMAP Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

June 12, 2020 By Joana Oliveira

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A cast iron skilled on a table filled with nine turkey meatballs cooked in tomato sauce

These tender Low FODMAP Turkey Meatballs are slowly cooked in tomato sauce, which will save you up dirty dishes and unnecessary oven (or frying) time. And they will be equally healthy and even more tasty, due to the simmering process. An easy one-pan recipe for a comforting family dinner!

turkey meatballs cooking in tomato sauce, inside an iron casted skillet

This turkey meatballs recipe is actually inspired by one of my family’s staple recipes! I used to eat these yummy meatballs often when I was a kid, over spaghetti or white rice. It is a healthier alternative to the usual beef (or beef-veal-pork combination), with some added veggies instead of grated cheese.

This recipe calls for 6 basic ingredients but is quite versatile too. Check out my suggestion below:

One recipe, different options

  • Ground turkey OR ground chicken OR leftover chicken/turkey
  • Grated carrots OR grated parsnip
  • Low FODMAP breadcrumbs* OR rolled oats
  • Fresh parsley OR scallion green tops
  • Homemade quick tomato sauce OR this store-bought low FODMAP marinara sauce
  • Serve them over low FODMAP spaghetti OR in a meatball low FODMAP sub.

How to make low FODMAP breadcrumbs*?

Low FODMAP breadcrumbs are simple to make and versatile for all your low FODMAP cooking needs!

What do you need?

  • 5 to 10 dried-out low FODMAP bread slices

Different breads

  • Your favorite low FODMAP bread OR
  • My favorite low FODMAP bread

Directions with dried-out bread

Pulse chunks of low FODMAP dried-out bread slices in a food processor until you have coarse crumbs.

If you don’t have dried-out bread

Spread your bread slices in a single layer onto a baking sheet. Bake at 300ºF | 150ºC for about 10-15 minutes or until slices are toasted and dry but not browned – flipping sides half way through baking. Remove slices from oven and allow them to cool. Break up the slices into smaller pieces and pulse them in a food processor, until you have coarse crumbs. Use them in the recipe and store the rest in a jar for several months. You can also store breadcrumbs in a plastic ziplock bag and freeze.

And if you find this too complicated, you can use rolled oats instead. These low FODMAP Turkey Meatballs will be as tasty and tender.

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Low FODMAP Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Tender turkey meatballs, slowly cooked in tomato sauce, no frying or oven need. An easy one-pan low fodmap dinner recipe that tastes amazing!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Low Fodmap
Keyword: meatballs, tomatoes, turkey
Servings: 3 people
Author: My Gut Feeling

Ingredients

  • 0,5 lb | 225g ground turkey
  • 2,64 oz | 75g carrots grated
  • 1,75 oz | 50g low FODMAP breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper optional
  • 1/2 tsp cumin optional

For the tomato sauce

  • 10.6 oz | 300g canned whole peeled tomatoes diced
  • 4 tbsp garlic infused olive oil or regular
  • 6 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine all meatball ingredients (turkey, carrots, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and spices) and mix them well with your hands.
  • Divide the mixture into 9 equally sized meatballs and set aside. You can place them in the fridge until you complete the next step but it's not mandatory.
  • in a large, non-stick skillet with lid, heat olive oil and add in tomatoes and water. Cover and let cook for 5 minutes in medium-high heat.
  • Place meatballs in sauce in a single layer. Bring sauce to a low simmer, cover, and cook meatballs for 25 to 30 minutes, gently turning each one every 10 minutes.
  • Serve them over spaghetti or stuff them into a sandwich.

Notes

Safe low FODMAP portion per meal: 1/3 of the tomato sauce.
UPDATE 2022 Canned tomatoes have been retested. The safe serving size has increased from 3.25oz | 92g to 3.53oz | 100g (fructose). The recipe has been revised and updated taking this into account. For more information check Monash FODMAP’s latest updates.
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A cast iron skilled filled with nine turkey meatballs cooked in tomato sauce

This recipe has been revised and updated according to Monash FODMAP’s latest updates.

Filed Under: Budget-friendly Recipes, Dinner Tagged With: meatballs, tomatoes, turkey

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