TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH ALMONDS

Turkey Meatballs With Almonds image

Provided by ShaGun

Categories Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

For sauteed vegetables: Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion, tomato and bell pepper and cook until vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Add chicken broth, almonds, and bay leaves and simmer until sauce is thick and chunky, about 20 minutes.
Discard bay leaf.
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before using.).
For meatballs: Preheat oven to 400°F.
Thoroughly combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl.
Season with salt and pepper. S.
hape mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls.
Arrange meatballs on a large baking sheet.
Bake until cooked through and firm to touch, about 12 minutes.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before using.).
To Serve: Place warm meatballs on serving platter and spoon warm sauteed vegetables over meatballs.
Garnish with sliced almonds and serve.