Who wants another killer whole 30 recipe?!

Don’t all jump at once…but I bet ya, you’ll fall in love with these carrot noodles just like I did. Find them at your nearest Trader Joe’s (frozen section) or take the extra time to whip up your own if you have a spiralizer.

They are so great for weeknight dinners because they take less than 10 minutes to cook in a skillet. We eat them regularly and throw whatever the heck we have right in the pan with em. The secret is to forget they are carrots and just treat em like regular noodles ;)

The artichokes were actually just an after thought and they’ve been sitting in my pantry starring at me for months so hey, in the pan they go!

for the meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons onion, minced
salt & pepper
1/4 (heaping) cup almond flour
2 tablespoons coconut aminos

for the “noodles”:
12 oz frozen carrot noodles cooked according to package directions (or spiralize your own!)
EVOO
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon herbs de Provence
1 cup store-bought bruschetta, divided (I used whole 30 compliant bruschetta at Trader Joe’s)

10 oz marinated artichoke hearts, drained

1. Combine all ingredients for the meatballs. Best way to do this is just with your clean hands :)
2. Using a cookie/ice cream scooper, make 10-12 large meatballs. Remember, they will shrink a little as they cook!
3. Bake at 400 degrees on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper that’s been sprayed with cooking spray for around 12-14 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink
4. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add EVOO and artichokes and cook until lightly browned, maybe about 5 minutes or so and then set artichokes aside
5. Using the same pan, cook carrot noodles according to package directions. Add in spices and about 1/3 cup bruschetta/marinara and stir until cooked through
6. Plate carrot noodles, 2-3 meatballs, additional bruschetta/marinara and then top with grilled artichokes.

Seriously though, feel free to add whatever veggies you may already have. Don’t feel like you need to go to the grocery store just for some artichokes…throw in that bag of spinach that’s about to go bad or the leftover broccoli from last night’s dinner. Too plain for you? Add some fresh jalapeno or red pepper flakes for a little heat . Use what ya got and like I said, just pretend the noodles AREN’T made of carrots ;)