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Easy Turkey Balls
Eleanor Craig
These easy turkey balls are one of my “go to” meals because they are hearty, healthy and easy.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
6
people
Calories
315
kcal
Ingredients
US Customary
Metric
1x
2x
3x
2
pounds
ground turkey (minced turkey)
-
lean
1 ¼
cup
bread crumbs
-
Italian, Use more or less depending on how firm you like your meatballs
¼
cup
white onion
-
minced
1
tablespoon
parsley
-
chopped
1 ¼
cup
egg whites
-
you can use a full if you wish
1
pinch
salt
-
to taste
1
pinch
ground black pepper
-
to taste
1
jar
Marinara sauce (tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions - pasta sauce in southern hemisphere for Italian seafood dish)
-
26-ounce, there are many healthy versions - read your labels
2
cans
tomato
-
diced, I like the ones with basil and garlic
Instructions
Put all ingredients except for sauces in a bowl and mix until combined. You may need to use your hands.
In a large pot, put marinara and tomatoes. Turn to medium heat to warm.
With turkey mixture, form approximately 30 1-inch meatballs. Drop into sauce mixture.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
cover and cook for 25 – 30 minutes. Serve over pasta or Veggies (for a leaner meal.)
Nutrition
Calories:
315
kcal
Carbohydrates:
23
g
Protein:
46
g
Fat:
5
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
Trans Fat:
0.02
g
Cholesterol:
83
mg
Sodium:
870
mg
Potassium:
924
mg
Fiber:
3
g
Sugar:
6
g
Vitamin A:
588
IU
Vitamin C:
9
mg
Calcium:
68
mg
Iron:
3
mg
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