Easy Turkey Balls
These easy turkey balls are one of my “go to” meals because they are hearty, healthy and easy.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground turkey (minced turkey) - lean
1 ¼ cup breadcrumbs - 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: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 46gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 870mgPotassium: 924mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 588IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
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