BONE-CRUNCHING MEATBALLS

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Water chestnuts are the secret ingredient in these unique meatballs. Kids will love the "bone-like" crunch the chestnuts add when they bite into each meatball!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped green onions (green part only)
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons canola oil
Plum sauce

Steps:

Cut enough water chestnut slices in half to make 60 pieces; set aside. Save remaining water chestnuts slices for another use., In a large bowl, combine the next 10 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Divide into 60 portions and shape each portion around a water chestnut piece., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute meatballs in oil in batches 5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Serve with plum sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.