A simple meal that cooks in just about 30 minutes, packed full of flavor and textures while being easy to digest. Using miracle rice (shirataki) makes this grain-free. Try this for a fast weeknight dinner! (AIP, Paleo, Low FODMAP friendly)
1garlic cloveor omit if you can't tolerate for low FODMAP
1tspapple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1pack shirataki miracle rice8 oz.
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Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 400f degrees. To a mixing bowl, prep ground meat by adding all seasonings and mixing with ground meat well with your hands. Add more seasonings as you see fit (for example, if using turkey - you might want more for flavor).
Next, roll the ground meat into balls, the smaller they are the quicker they'll be to cook. I usually end up with them an inch wide or so. Set aside prepped meatballs on a plate.
To a hot oven-safe skillet or a lipped cast iron pan, add coconut oil over medium-high heat. Place meatballs in the skillet making sure there's enough oil coating the pan so the meat doesn't stick.
Let meatballs cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side you placed them on, and then roll them onto the opposite side making sure it has a nice crisp brown before turning over. Let them cook for another 3-4 minutes on the 2nd side.
Now, turn off the stovetop heat and add the bone broth or stock to the pan. It will sizzle a bit, carefully transfer the pan to the oven and let bake for approx. 8-10 minutes until fully cooked. The meatballs should be slightly crispy on the outside and moist and soft on the inside.
While the meatballs are cooking, make the pesto: combine basil, nutritional yeast, salt, olive oil, garlic and vinegar in a food processor and mix. Once it's all combined, add in the avocado and pulse until creamy. Set aside.
Now add rinsed miracle rice to a small pot with a 1/2 tsp of olive oil, stirring it for approx. 5 minutes over a medium-low flame. Then turn off the heat and add your creamy pesto over the rice, stir with a wooden spoon to coat everything well and plate.
Add cooked meatballs over your risotto and optionally add in some mixed greens for some freshness and crunch! Enjoy!