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Flavorful Turkey Meatballs

Name: Flavorful Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 1 egg white; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 drops Louisiana-style hot sauce; 1/3 pound lean ground turkey; 1 teaspoon canola oil; SAUCE:; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons water; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons molasses; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

2 servings

It’s hard to believe meatballs this juicy, flavorful and tender could be low in fat and calories—and sized just right for two. Thanks to our Test Kitchen for a zesty meal mainstay that can double as an appetizer.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 egg white
1 garlic clove, minced
2 drops Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/3 pound lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon canola oil
SAUCE:
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, green pepper, egg white, garlic and hot sauce. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a small nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain.
Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Can you freeze Flavorful Turkey Meatballs?

Cool meatballs and transfer to a freezer container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator. Place meatballs in a large saucepan. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 63 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Flavorful Turkey Meatballs

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