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Prep: 15 mins.Cook: 20 mins.Total: 35 mins.
Servings: Serves 4

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • lb. ground pork (may substitute ground turkey or chicken)
  • ¼ cup almond flour (may sub oat flour or bread crumbs if not Whole30)
  • 1¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1¼ tsp. onion powder
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for garnish

For the Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup ketchup*
  • 8 oz. crushed pineapple, in juice
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar (may substitute apple cider vinegar)
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. dried ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. arrowroot starch**

Instructions

To make the meatballs:

  1. Combine ground pork, almond flour, garlic and onion powders, salt, pepper, and sliced green onions in a bowl. Mix to combine and divide meat mixture into 18-20 meatballs (about 1 Tbsp. each). 
  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat (medium if using cast-iron). When the pan is hot, add meatballs in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned all over. 
  3. While meatballs are cooking, combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well to dissolve starch. 
  4. When meatballs are browned on all sides, add sauce and stir to coat each meatball. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook for 7-8 minutes or until sauce is thickened and meatballs are cooked through. Sprinkle with additional green onions and serve. 

Notes

*Use unsweetened ketchup, such as Primal Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Ketchup), for Whole30

**May substitute cornstarch if not Whole30

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 5 oz (Meatballs + Sauce)
  • Calories: 395
  • Fat: 25g
  • Sodium: 362mg
  • Carbohydrate: 23g
  • (Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 16g)
  • Protein: 21g

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom