Recipe

Light Turkey Meatballs Recipe

	Pleclare / All my dishes 1 year, 11 months ago Nice light meatballs with alot of flavor. Great to do and freeze. Prep:20m Cook:20m Servings:4	Pleclare
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Ingredients

3 slices whole wheat sandwich bread

1/4c whole milk

11/2lbs ground turkey(93%lean,dark meat)

3 scallions,finely chopped

2 small garlic cloves,minced

2Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

1 lg. egg

coarsee ground salt and pepper

Directions

Place bread in food processor;pulse till fine crumbs form. In a small bowl,mix breadcrumbs with milk;set aside at least 5 mins.

In a lg bowl,combine turkey,scallions,garlic,parsley,egg,11/2 tsp salt,1/2 tsp. pepper, and breadcrumb mixture;mix gently with a fork.

With hands,form mixture into balls,each equal to 2 level tablespoos;arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

In a skillet,heat 1Tbs. olive oil over med-high heat. Cook 20 frozen light turkey meatballs until browned,about5 to 7 minutes. Add 11/2 cuos of store bought marinara sauce and 1/2 c water;cook until heated through,5 mins. Cook 8 oz. whole wheat spaghetti,toss with sauce

To freeze: Place baking sheet with meatballs in the freezer and freeze for 1 hour to set their shape;transfer frozen meatballs to an airtight container or reusable plastic bag and freeze up to 3 months.

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Comments

robertg 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Have booked marked to do soon,thanks for a healthy post...

peetabear 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Great recipe..

tuilelaith 1 year, 11 months ago said:
I have the turkey and everything else in the house right now. Think I will try this one in the next couple of days. Maybe as a snack for the 1st, just make mini meatballs out if it!!!

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