Low Fat Turkish Meatballs |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Great served over couscous or brown rice. All of the spices in the meatballs make the ground turkey far from bland. Ingredients:
olive oil flavored cooking spray |
1 lb lean ground turkey |
1/3 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth |
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs |
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped |
1/2 medium celery rib |
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1 small onion, thinly sliced |
2 medium garlic cloves, minced |
1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce |
1/3 cup dry red wine |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
Directions:
1. Preheat over to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking rack with olive oil spray and place over a large baking sheet, leaving space between the baking rack and the baking sheet so fat can drain off.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the turkey, broth, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup onion, celery, parsley, cinnamon, allspice, turmeric, and pepper until just mixed. Shape into 16 balls and place on rack.
3. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light golden, turning meatballs halfway through cooking time, to brown all sides. Remove from oven and place meatballs on a large plate lined in paper towels.
4. Spray a large non-stick skillet with olive oil spray. Heat pan over medium- high heat. Cook sliced onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
5. Stir in remaining ingredients increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Gently add the meatballs, spooning sauce over the meatballs. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10-12 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through, turning meatballs halfway through cooking and spooning sauce over meatballs after turning.
6. Remove from heat and serve over couscous or brown rice.
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