Light Turkey Meatballs
photo credit: http://www.marthastewart.com
Light Turkey Meatballs
original recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/341533/light-turkey-meatballs
Ingredients:
- 3 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent lean, dark meat)
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Instructions:
Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with milk; set aside at least 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, scallions, garlic, parsley, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and breadcrumb mixture; mix gently with a fork.
With hands, form mixture into balls, each equal to 2 level tablespoons; arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
To freeze, place baking sheet with meatballs in the freezer, and freeze for 1 hour to set their shape; transfer frozen meatballs to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
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