Diabetic Garlic Turkey Balls Recipe

Name: Diabetic Garlic Turkey Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean ground turkey; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, minced; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley; 4 fluid ounces liquid egg substitute or 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; 2 fluid ounces evaporated skim milk; 1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt substitute; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 3 tablespoons minced parsley; 3 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds; olive oil flavored cooking spray; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, minced; 4 large plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 16 fluid ounces fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 2 fluid ounces dry sherry

Servings: persons

2 lbs extra lean ground turkey
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
4 fluid ounces liquid egg substitute or 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 fluid ounces evaporated skim milk
1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt substitute
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons minced parsley
3 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
olive oil flavored cooking spray
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
4 large plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
16 fluid ounces fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
2 fluid ounces dry sherry

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, garlic, onion, 1/4 cup parsley, egg substitute, bread crumbs, evaporated skim milk, thyme, paprika, cumin, salt (if using), and pepper.
3
Mix well and form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
4
(You should get about 5 dozen meatballs).
5
Place meatballs on rimmed nonstick baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes, until nicely browned.
6
Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to a large platter and set aside.
7
---To Make The Garlic Sauce---.
8
Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
9
Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not browned.
10
Stir in the tomatoes, broth, and sherry; bring to a boil.
11
Add the meatballs to the skillet, reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook until meatballs are cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the meatballs.
12
Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a large serving platter and sprinkle with parsley and almonds.
13
Serve with toothpicks for spearing the meatballs.

1345

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

194

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs extra lean ground turkey, 8 cloves garlic, minced, 1 onion, minced, ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Diabetic Garlic Turkey Balls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Diabetic Garlic Turkey Balls

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