TURKEY MEATBALLS

  • To prep

    5 min
  • To cook

    25 min
  • Level

    Easy
  • Servings

    1

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces ground turkey
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, minced
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup chopped white mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons salt 
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced

Method

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. In a large bowl, mix together turkey, garlic, onion, egg whites, lemon, mushrooms & seasonings.
    3. Add spinach and red pepper.
    4. Roll mixture into 40 balls and place onto a cookie sheet. (To reduce stickiness, spray your hands with cooking spray before you form the meatballs)
    5. Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
    6. Serve immediately.
     

    Yield

    • 1 ounce protein= approximately two meatballs.
    • 5 medium servings
    • 4 large servings
    • About 3 extra large servings.
    Meatballs can be served by themselves with a dipping sauce such as mustard or in tomato soup (Make sure soup doesn't have added sugars/additives. As an alternative, you can puree tomatoes and add seasoning). You can also make this family friendly by adding spaghetti noodles and sauce.