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Gluten Free Saffron Risotto with Balsamic Turkey Meatballs

Gluten Free Saffron Risotto with Balsamic Turkey Meatballs

Saffron perfumed risotto is topped with baked turkey meatballs hugged in a balsamic glaze.
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Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • 2 stock pots
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Saffron Risotto

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced large
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • good pinch of saffron
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup water

Balsamic Turkey Meatballs

  • 1 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ras el hanout
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup oat milk
  • 1/2 cup Gluten Free panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup balsamic glaze

Instructions

Saffron Risotto

  • Add the water and beef broth to a stock pot and heat over medium heat.
  • In a separate pot on medium heat, add the oil and onions. Sauté 2-3 minutes until fragrant and tender.
  • Add the rice and garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes until the rice is beginning to toast.
  • Add the remaining ingredients stirring to combine.
  • One ladle at a time, at the warm beef broth/water mixture, stirring to combine. Keep adding until it's all in the risotto pot, continually stirring.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring continually until the liquid reduces and begins to thicken and become creamy. Turn heat to low.

Balsamic Turkey Meatballs

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking dish or baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Gently mix all of the ingredients except for the balsamic glaze together until just combined. Don't overmix.
  • Using a scoop portion out your meat mixture into balls.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until they are bronzed and the internal temperature reads 165.
  • Toss the cooked meatballs with the balsamic glaze.
  • Portion out the risotto and top with glazed meatballs. Enjoy!

Notes

Ground chicken can be substituted for the ground turkey. 
You can use your favorite Dairy Alternative in place of the oat milk.
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