Puerto Rican Meatballs and Sauce
These Puerto Rican Meatballs are so flavorful and colorful! They make a delicious addition to any weeknight dinner and are grain and dairy free meatballs!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 304kcal
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- can opener
- measuring cup
- Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ Tbsp. adobo
- ½ Tbsp. sazon
- 2 Tbsp. cassava flour
- 1 egg
Sauce
- 28 oz can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp. sofrito
- 1 Tbsp. sazon
- 1 Tbsp. adobo
- 1 cup almond milk dairy is fine if not Whole30
- 2.5 oz. Spanish olives drained, optional
- 1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste optional, to thicken the sauce
Instructions
- In a medium size mixing bowl, mix together the meatball ingredients by hand. Divide the dough into golf ball sized pieces and roll into balls. Set aside.
- Thoroughly mix the sauce ingredients over medium heat and bring to a light simmer.
- Add in the meatballs and coat in the sauce. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the olives and tomato paste to the pan if using. Stir to mix, and let them heat through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Garnish: Garnish this with some fresh cilantro or parsley for a touch of green.
- Sides: This is so delicious served with rice and your favorite veggies. If you'd like to keep it grain free serve it with white or sweet potatoes and veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 2861mg | Potassium: 1253mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1057IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 4mg
