Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 2 sticks of celery, chopped; 1 lb. ground turkey; 2 tsp. ground cumin; A small bunch of cilantro, chopped; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 medium egg; 3 tbsp. fresh breadcrumbs; Nonstick cooking spray; 1 minced garlic clove; 2 (14 oz.) cans chopped tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 large onion
2 sticks of celery, chopped
1 lb. ground turkey
2 tsp. ground cumin
A small bunch of cilantro, chopped
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 medium egg
3 tbsp. fresh breadcrumbs
Nonstick cooking spray
1 minced garlic clove
2 (14 oz.) cans chopped tomatoes

1
Blend the onion and celery in a food processor to make a chunky paste.
2
In a bowl, mix the turkey, cumin, chopped cilantro, lemon zest, egg, and breadcrumbs with 2 tbsp. of the celery paste, and plenty of salt and pepper.
3
Shape into 24 small balls. Coat a pan with cooking spray, and cook the meatballs in batches for about 10 minutes, or until browned all over.
4
Coat another pan with cooking spray, and heat remaining celery paste and the garlic for 3 minutes. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in the meatballs, and simmer until cooked through.
5
Smart tip: These meatballs keep well when frozen into portions. Serve with spiralized zucchini if your calorie allocation for the day allows.

340

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, 2 sticks of celery, chopped, 1 lb. ground turkey, 2 tsp. ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meatballs 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.

Turkey Meatballs

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