Makes
24
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup spelt breadcrumbs or whole grain
- 1/4 cup Parmesan grated
- 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
For the sauce:
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
METHOD
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic and cheese. Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients and form small meatballs. In a small sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic. Sauté until garlic is golden, being very careful not to burn
- Pour crushed tomatoes into a crock-pot with bay leaf. Add garlic and oil. Drop meat balls into the sauce cover and set crock pot to low for 4-6 hours. When meatballs are ready, add fresh chopped basil and parsley. Serve with noodle of your choice (zucchini or spaghetti squash) or enjoy on their own.
1 serving = 4 meatballs
