Whole30 Instant Pot Meatballs and Marinara

Name: Whole30 Instant Pot Meatballs and Marinara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1 egg; 1/4 cup almond flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 cups Whole30 marinara sauce; 1/3 cup water; 1 tbsp olive oil; Fresh basil for garnish

Juicy chicken meatballs simmered in Whole30 marinara sauce. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect over zucchini noodles.

Prep10 min

Cook5 min

Serves4

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 egg
1/4 cup almond flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups Whole30 marinara sauce
1/3 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Form into 1.5-inch meatballs.
Spray the Instant Pot with olive oil. Layer meatballs in the bottom, then stack a second layer on top.
Pour marinara sauce and water over the meatballs.
Secure lid, set valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 5 minutes.
Quick release. Stir gently. Serve over zucchini noodles with fresh basil.

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