Low Carb Pumpkin Meatballs
Cozy up with these low-carb pumpkin meatballs. Tender chicken in a creamy, spiced pumpkin sauce, comfort without the carbs.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 290kcal
Equipment
- air fryer
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup Pork rind crumbs
- 2 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup Pumpkin puree
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pumpkin Sauce
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the meatballs to a mixing bowl, and knead until well combined.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, and place into an air fryer. Cook at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Alternatively, you can bake or pan fry the meatballs instead.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and pumpkin puree. Whisk to combine, and simmer until the sauce has thickened.
- Mix in the parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in the spinach, and continue to simmer until it is wilted.
- Place the meatballs into the skillet, and toss to coat in the sauce before serving.
Notes
Calories: 290 Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.