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Syn Free Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs

October 29, 2016 7 Comments

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I know, I know I do have a slight obsession with Sweet Potato, but that’s because they are so darn good and really versatile in so many recipes. So you are just going to LOVE these Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs.

Slimming Eats Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs - gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

These were actually one of those crazy moments in the kitchen when you have some ingredients you need to throw together and combine them to make a yummy and delicious meal.

Slimming Eats Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs - gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

I was actually making my Sweet Potato Sausage rolls and had quite a bit of ground pork left, and well the sausage rolls are so tasty I thought why not add some sweet potatoes to the ground pork for meatballs. It was actually a stroke of genius, as the sweet potato keeps the meat moist. Extra Lean ground meat has a tendency to be really dry, and well these were not at all.

Slimming Eats Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs - gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

I am going to offer two suggestions for a sauce for these – Hoisin and Sweet Chilli. I tried them with both sauces and either go together really well.

Slimming Eats Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs - gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

I served with rice and stir fried veggies, but you really could pair this up with what ever you want, including my perfect syn free chips.

Slimming Eats Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs - gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

I am wondering how well these will work with some butternut squash too, for some added speed and will be trying that next time (do let me know if anyone gives that a go).

Slimming Eats Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs - gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

Take these Pork and Sweet Potato meatballs along with you on a picnic or in a packed lunch. Great for some protein and a high satiety snack and delicious served hot or cold.

Slimming Eats Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs - gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

Don’t fancy pork? Try these with ground chicken or beef.

These are gluten free, paleo and Whole30 friendly when served without the sauces (for a gluten free sauce alternative use tamari or coconut aminos, with some ginger and garlic and a little starch like arrowroot or tapioca flour  to thicken)

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Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

Extra Easy - syn free per serving (add 2 syns if using either sauce)
WW Smart Points - 5 (7 with serving of sauce)
Whole30/Paleo/Gluten Free - serve without sauce or with some coconut aminos, mixed with ginger and garlic and a little tapioca or arrowroot flour to thicke)
Author: Slimming Eats
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 455g/1lb of extra lean ground pork
  • 1 small sweet potato
  • 1/ 2 small red onion, finely diced
  • handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp of salt
  • ¼ tsp of ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp of onion powder
  • ¼ tsp of garlic powder
  • spray oil

  • For the Hoisin Sauce
  • 4 tbs of hoisin sauce - 7 syns
  • 6 tbs of soy sauce
  • 4 tbs of passata

  • For the Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • 4 tbs of Sweet Chilli Sauce - 7 syn
  • 6 tbs of soy sauce
  • 4 tbs of passata
Method
  1. Pierce the sweet potato with a fork and add to the microwave and cook for 5 mins (test for softness, if still a little hard, add for another minute or so, allow to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 200c/400f (gas mark 6)
  3. Spray a frying pan over a medium with spray oil
  4. Add the red onion and fry till softened and caramelized
  5. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
  6. When the sweet potato is cooled down, cut in half and scoop out all the flesh and add to the ground pork.
  7. Add the onion and all other ingredient and mix well to all combined. You want the sweet potato mashed into the pork with little small pieces.
  8. Form into equal sized meatballs and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  9. Spray over the top with spray oil and place in the oven and bake for approx 15-20 mins (pork should be cooked through)
  10. Serve with your choice of sides, great with as they are or with sauce suggestions
For the sauce if serving
  1. Add ingredients to a small saucepan and heat gently until it thickens, pour over meatballs or serve on side.
Notes
NOTE: Nutritional Information includes a serving of sauce

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Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 383 Fat: 4.2g Saturated fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 43.4g Sugar: 20.2g Sodium: 2393mg Fibre: 6.6g Protein: 42.1g Cholesterol: 90mg
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Slimming Eats Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs - gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

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Comments

  1. Rhiannon Beattie

    November 9, 2016 at 5:13 am

    Can these be frozen?

  2. Shevy (Slimming Eats)

    November 10, 2016 at 5:24 am

    Hi there Rhiannon
    Yes they should be fine for freezing 🙂

  3. Andrea

    December 12, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    I have made these a few times now. They are absolutely delicious!

  4. Kelly

    December 28, 2016 at 7:33 am

    How many balls on average does this make please?

  5. Shevy (Slimming Eats)

    December 28, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Hi Kelly, I got 5 per person and the recipe serves 4, but it really depends on how big or small you make them 🙂

  6. Sophie Pullen

    September 7, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    Beautiful recipe as always! Will definitely be making these again

  7. Fiona

    February 22, 2018 at 7:29 am

    These are so good! Had them for dinner with the sweet chilli sauce. Yummy! Made loads! So easy to make aswell. I had the rest cold today aswell, just as nice. Great for picnics and could take to work instead of usual boring lunches. Love your recipes Siobhan x

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