Tiny Turkey Meatballs

from Parents Magazine

Tiny Turkey Meatballs
Servings: 2 to 3 Yield: 20-25 meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup grated apple (1/2 medium apple), divided
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch of dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 cup water

Make It

1. Combine turkey, half the grated apple, bread crumbs, egg, thyme, salt, and pepper. With moistened hands, form meatballs 1/3 to 1/4 inches in diameter. (You will have about 20 to 25 meatballs.) In a medium saucepot, mix spaghetti sauce, water, and remaining apple. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add meatballs, cover, and cook 10 minutes, until cooked through. Serve with 4 ounces cooked capellini pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 2; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 431, Fat, total (g): 11, chol. (mg): 148, carb. (g): 60, pro. (g): 22, sodium (mg): 883, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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