TENDER TURKEY MEATBALLS

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"I changed one of my recipes to come up with this healthier version," explains Jane Thoma of Monroe, Michigan. "Whether offered as appetizers, packed cold for picnics or served over spaghetti at dinner, these moist marjoram-seasoned meatballs are well-received."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 package (12 ounces) spaghetti
5 cups meatless spaghetti sauce

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 30 balls, about 1 in. each. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 13-16 minutes or until juices run clear; drain., Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Transfer meatballs to a large saucepan; add spaghetti sauce. Heat through. Drain spaghetti; top with meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1047mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges