Spring Turkey Meatballs with Avocado Citrus Dipping

Name: Spring Turkey Meatballs with Avocado Citrus Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Small Yellow Onion, Diced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1 Yellow Pepper, Diced; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 pound Ground Turkey; 10 ounces, weight Frozen Spinach, Thawed And Drained; 1 Egg; 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs; 4 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1 whole Lemons, Zested; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 whole Lemons, Zest And Juice (You'll Need The Juice Of 1/2 Lemon, Plus 1 Tablespoon); 1 Ripe Avocado; 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice (You'll Only Need Half The Juice); 1/2 Lime, Zest And Juice; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; Pinch Of Cayenne Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 Small Yellow Onion, Diced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
1 Yellow Pepper, Diced
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 pound Ground Turkey
10 ounces, weight Frozen Spinach, Thawed And Drained
1 Egg
1/2 cups Breadcrumbs
4 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 whole Lemons, Zested
Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 whole Lemons, Zest And Juice (You'll Need The Juice Of 1/2 Lemon, Plus 1 Tablespoon)
1 Ripe Avocado
1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice (You'll Only Need Half The Juice)
1/2 Lime, Zest And Juice
1 clove Garlic, Minced
Pinch Of Cayenne Pepper
2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
Salt And Pepper, to taste

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For the meatballs:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2.
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In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute onion and garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 3-5 minutes until softened.
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Add peppers and red pepper flakes and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
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Combine onions, pepper, garlic mixture in a large bowl with turkey and spinach.
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Add egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix together, using your hands if necessary.
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Roll into balls just slightly larger than golf ball size and set aside.
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Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in skillet.
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Place meatballs in skillet and pan fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
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Once meatballs are browned, place on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with baking spray.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes until fully cooked through.
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For the avocado dipping sauce:
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Combine avocado, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon and lime zests, parsley, garlic, sour cream, cayenne pepper in a small bowl and mash together with a fork (or use a food processor) until fully mixed.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.

425

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Small Yellow Onion, Diced, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided, 1 Yellow Pepper, Diced, and more.

Yes, Spring Turkey Meatballs with Avocado Citrus Dipping Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spring Turkey Meatballs with Avocado Citrus Dipping Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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