Best Flavorful Turkey Meatballs Recipes

FLAVORFUL TURKEY MEATBALLS

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It's hard to believe meatballs this juicy, flavorful and tender could be low in fat and calories-and sized just right for two. Thanks to our Test Kitchen for a zesty meal mainstay that can double as an appetizer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 egg white
1 garlic clove, minced
2 drops Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/3 pound lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon canola oil
SAUCE:
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, green pepper, egg white, garlic and hot sauce. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a small nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain., Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FLAVORFUL MARINARA TURKEY MEATBALLS

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This is a great way to add ground turkey into your diet. They are so full of flavor and will become a favorite in your family.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, allspice and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well., Shape into 24 meatballs. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 8 minutes. Turn; broil 3-5 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink., Transfer meatballs to a Dutch oven; add spaghetti sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 809mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.