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:
- Pre-heat the oven to 375° and place parchment paper on a baking sheet
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
- Using hands mix until well combined, grease hands with oil olive before mixing
- Heat large skillet over medium heat and spray with oil
- Using hands, form turkey mixture into balls and place into the hot skillet
- Rotate meatballs so they brown on all sides
- Remove from the skillet and place onto the prepared baking sheet
- 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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