Turkey Meatballs

Name: Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 2 sticks of celery, chopped; 1 lb. ground turkey; 2 tsp. ground cumin; A small bunch of cilantro, chopped; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 medium egg; 3 tbsp. fresh breadcrumbs; Nonstick cooking spray; 1 minced garlic clove; 2 (14 oz.) cans chopped tomatoes

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion
2 sticks of celery, chopped
1 lb. ground turkey
2 tsp. ground cumin
A small bunch of cilantro, chopped
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 medium egg
3 tbsp. fresh breadcrumbs
Nonstick cooking spray
1 minced garlic clove
2 (14 oz.) cans chopped tomatoes

Directions

1

Blend the onion and celery in a food processor to make a chunky paste.
2

In a bowl, mix the turkey, cumin, chopped cilantro, lemon zest, egg, and breadcrumbs with 2 tbsp. of the celery paste, and plenty of salt and pepper.
3

Shape into 24 small balls. Coat a pan with cooking spray, and cook the meatballs in batches for about 10 minutes, or until browned all over.
4

Coat another pan with cooking spray, and heat remaining celery paste and the garlic for 3 minutes. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in the meatballs, and simmer until cooked through.
5

Smart tip: These meatballs keep well when frozen into portions. Serve with spiralized zucchini if your calorie allocation for the day allows.