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Savory Meatballs with Whipped Cauliflower Puree

  • Author: Alaena Haber
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Total Time: 10 min

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Ingredients

SAVORY MEATBALLS

  • 2 pounds ground beef (85-90%)
  • 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • olive oil, for brushing
  • optional: shredded parmesan or asiago and fresh basil

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

  • 20-ounces frozen cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted ghee
  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper

Instructions

SAVORY MEATBALLS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment.⁣
  2. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients except cheese and basil.⁣
  3. Form 16 even-size 2-ounce balls and place on baking sheet. Brush with olive oil.⁣
  4. Bake for 14-17 minutes depending on desired doneness (medium to well)

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

  1. Steam the cauliflower until very tender, about 10 minutes. Drain any liquid.⁣
  2. Blend cauliflower with remaining ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth and whipped.⁣