Spanish Meatballs with Romesco Sauce
This Spanish flavored meatball dish is easy to put together and the no-cook pepper and tomato sauce comes together in minutes while the meatballs cook. Serve it with a small green salad for a complete meal.
Servings 2
Calories 890kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground pork 80% lean
- 1/2 cup pork panko
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
Romesco Sauce
- 1/4 cup roasted bell peppers
- 2 plum tomatoes
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- pinch of cayenne optional
Instructions
- Combine all meatball ingredients and form into 12 meatballs.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add two tablespoons of avocado oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the meatballs and cook for 3-5 minutes on one side before flipping. Brown well, cooking for about 10-12 minutes.
- While the meatballs cook, prepare the sauce. Blend together all sauce ingredients except olive oil (it will become bitter if blended) in a high speed blender until completely smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste with more salt, vinegar, and adding monk fruit if you want it sweeter. Stir in the olive oil and set aside.
- To serve, plate half of the sauce onto each serving plate. Top with 6 meatballs and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Notes
This can also be made with ground chicken or turkey.
Made with 1/2 pound ground pork and 1/2 pound ground turkey: Calories: 719 cal, Carbs: 10g, Fiber: 4g, Fat: 50g, Protein: 59g
Made with 1 pound ground turkey: Calories: 548 cal, Carbs: 10g, Fiber: 4g, Fat: 28g, Protein: 67g
Nutrition
Calories: 890kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 252mg | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 1063mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1358IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 4mg