Turkey Meatballs with Almonds Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatballs with Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large ripe tomato, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth; 3 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds; 2 bay leaves; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; Slice almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
2 bay leaves
1 pound ground turkey
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Slice almonds, toasted

1
Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion, tomato and bell pepper and cook until vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
3
Add chicken broth, almonds, and bay leaves and simmer until sauce is thick and chunky, about 20 minutes.
4
Discard bay leaf.
5
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
6
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
7
Cover and refrigerate.
8
Rewarm before using.)
9
Preheat oven to 400F.
10
Thoroughly combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Shape mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls.
13
Arrange meatballs on heavy large baking sheet.
14
Bake until cooked through and firm to touch, about 12 minutes.
15
Divide meatballs among 4 plates.
16
Spoon sauce over.
17
Garnish with sliced almonds and serve.

727

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* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large ripe tomato, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meatballs with Almonds 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!

Turkey Meatballs with Almonds

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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