Lightened Up Turkey Meatballs Recipes

LIGHT TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with milk; set aside at least 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine turkey, scallions, garlic, parsley, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and breadcrumb mixture; mix gently with a fork.
• With hands, form mixture into balls, each equal to 2 level tablespoons; arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• 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 resealable plastic bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.

LIGHTENED-UP TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium. Saute onion and mushrooms until onion is translucent and mushrooms are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in breadcrumbs. Let cool to room temperature; slowly stir in milk.
• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, gently combine breadcrumb mixture with turkey, basil, 2 tablespoons Pecorino, 3 teaspoons salt, and egg white. Form into 30 meatballs.
• In a medium pot, bring the marinara to a simmer. Submerge the meatballs in the sauce and simmer until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve over spaghetti, topped with remaining tablespoon Pecorino and basil leaves.

LIGHTENED UP TURKEY MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 350°
• Combine all meat ball ingredients.
• Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil (no cleanup).
• Make meatballs as large as you like them I like mine on the small side, about 1 inches around.
• Bakefor 25 to 30 minutes, until browned, turning a few times. They will finish up cooking in the sauce.
• While meatballs are browning, chop all your veggies, and line the slow cooker with a disposable liner.
• Put veggies in the slowcooker and all the rest of the sauce ingredients, stir to combine.
• Add the meatballs and turn cooker on low. Cover and cook for 6 hours.
• Nice served over spaghetti, and with a salad an garlic bread.