Turkey Veggie Meatballs

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 112.3
  • Total Fat: 5.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 44.7 mg
  • Sodium: 435.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 9.1 g

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Introduction

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 medium Carrot, shredded
    1 clove Garlic, minced
    3/4 tsp. Salt
    3/4 tsp. Basil
    1/4 tsp. Pepper, black
    10 oz Spinach, frozen
    1/2 lb. Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean
    1/2 cup Bread crumbs, dry, grated, seasoned
    3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, shredded
    1 large Egg
    1 tbsp Olive Oil, cooking spray


Directions

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

In a frying pan spray a small amount of olive oil, saute minced garlic and shredded carrot. Add in salt, basil, & pepper until veggies are tender. Add spinach; cook until it wilts. Remove from heat & place in a large bowl.

Stir meat, bread crumbs, cheese and egg into the veggies and mix.

Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart in a baking pan.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until no longer pink.

Serve with your favorite pasta and marinara.


Serving Size: 8 Servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NICODARKELF.

TAGS:  Poultry |