Southwest Turkey Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    67 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Southwest Turkey Meatballs

Meatballs make the perfect finger food and are so much fun to eat. Put them on a platter with toothpicks or serve them on small buns to make sliders and you have yourself a party!

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Ingredients

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  • 1-1/4 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 Jalapeño (seeds removed (leave some in for spicier meatballs))
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup seasoned plain or gluten-free bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • pinch oregano
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • cooking spray
  • Creamy Cilantro Tomatillo Dipping Sauce (optional for dipping)
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Instructions

  1. Lightly spray baking pan with oil. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Place jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and scallions into a small food processor or chopper and pulse a few times until finely minced.
  3. In a large bowl combine turkey, chopped herbs, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, salt and pepper.
  4. Using your hands, mix well and measure 1/4 cup meat, then divide in two so you end up with each meatball 1/8 cup in size.
  5. Roll and place on a baking pan.
  6. Bake meatballs at 400° 15 minutes.
  7. Makes 24 meatball.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2meatballs Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2.5g (1%) Protein 10.5g (21%) Fat 2g (3%) Fiber 0.5g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2meatballs
Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2.5g 1%
Protein 10.5g 21%
Fat 2g 3%
Fiber 0.5g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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