Turkey-Veggie Meatballs

Serves : 5

Comments: These are better if you make the meatballs a day or two ahead of time and then cook them right before you serve them. Also, make sure to use good parmesan cheese.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup coarsely shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
  • 1/4 teaspoon (heaping) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (heaping) pepper
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
  • Vegetable cooking spray

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients except cooking spray in a large bowl; stir well. Shape mixture into 30 (1 1/2 inch) meatballs. (One serving is 5 meatballs.)

When ready to cook meatballs, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place meatballs on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until done.

Nutritional Information:
228 calories (29 percent from fat); 7.3g fat (3.1g sat, 1.8g mono, 1.4g poly); 30.3g protein; 8.5g carbohydrate; 0.8g fiber; 71mg cholesterol; 2.5mg iron; 399mg sodium; 166mg calcium.