Garden Turkey Meatballs
Lean mean turkey meatballs! You're sneaking in carrots and flaxseed too for a 1-2-3 punch! Delicious!!
Make This Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Turkey
- 2 to 3 medium Carrots (6 ounces), peeled and finely grated (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 large Eggland's Best egg
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned Oats
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons ground Flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian Seasoning or 1 tablespoon dried Basil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
- Jar of your favorite Pasta Sauce
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside
Combine the turkey, carrots, egg, oats, Parmesan cheese, flaxseed, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix until ingredients are just combined.
Shape the meat mixture into twenty four 1 ½-inch balls. Place them on the baking sheet and cook until lightly browned, 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the pasta sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cover and bring to a simmer.
When the turkey meatballs come out of the oven, add them to the sauce, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition
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Learn More| Serving Size | 1 Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 212 |
| Fat | 11g (45% calories from fat) |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 0g |
| Sodium | 397mg |
| Carbohydrates | 10g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Protein | 19g |