Spiced Ground Turkey Meatballs with Cauliflower Mash

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Juicy, aromatic turkey meatballs simmered in a rich tomato-herb sauce, served with creamy cauliflower mash for a comforting, nutrient-packed meal. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe (low-carb), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground turkey, cauliflower, avocado oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Steam 2 heads cauliflower (cut into florets) for 12 minutes until fork-tender, then blend with 2 tbsp coconut milk until smooth for cauliflower mash.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Break up meat with a spoon and cook for 8 minutes until no longer pink.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 (14 oz can) diced tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Step 5: Spoon 1/2 cup cauliflower mash onto plates, top with 4 turkey meatballs, and drizzle with 2 tbsp sauce from the skillet.

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