Recipe of the Month

Herb Packed Turkey Meatballs
meatballs in baking dish

These are a refreshing yet satisfying version of regular meat meals. The recipes also works to make turkey burgers – simply form into patties instead.
Recipe by Lisa Fligor MS, RDN

Ingredients:

1 ½ pound group turkey
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 egg
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ or less teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
Canola or avocado oil

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375° and place parchment paper on a baking sheet
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
  3. Using hands mix until well combined, grease hands with oil olive before mixing
  4. Heat large skillet over medium heat and spray with oil
  5. Using hands, form turkey mixture into balls and place into the hot skillet
  6. Rotate meatballs so they brown on all sides
  7. Remove from the skillet and place onto the prepared baking sheet
  8. When all meatballs are browned, place the baking sheet into the oven and cook for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°

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