Rosemary Turkey Meatballs with Charred Savoy Cabbage & Olive Relish

1. Heat the oven to 200°C.
2. Combine the turkey, garlic, rosemary, fennel, egg and ground almonds.
3. Shape into approximately eight meatballs.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
5. Cut the cabbage into thick wedges.
6. Brush lightly with olive oil.
7. Char in a hot griddle pan until browned and tender.
8. Combine the olives, capers, parsley and lemon juice.
9. Serve the meatballs with the cabbage.
10. Spoon over the olive relish.

Why it’s good for detoxification

Turkey provides protein and amino acids used throughout normal liver metabolism.

Savoy cabbage is particularly relevant because it’s a cruciferous vegetable.

Its glucosinolates can produce compounds involved in the regulation of detoxification and antioxidant enzymes.

Garlic supplies additional sulphur-containing compounds.

The herbs, olives and cabbage also contribute antioxidant plant compounds.