FESTIVE TURKEY MEATBALLS
Equipment
- Oven
- mixing bowl
- Greased Rack or Baking Pan
- Tin Foil
- Small Sauce Pan
- Whisk
- Brush
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste about 1/4 teaspoon each
Optional Additions
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lime wedges
Sauce
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Wash hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
- Combine egg, bread crumbs, chopped onion, curry powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper
- Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-inch balls.
- Place meatballs on a greased rack in baking pan, or line with tinfoil.
- Bake until cooked through and juices run clear, about 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; whisk over medium heat until heated through.
- Brush meatballs with 1/4 cup sauce; return to oven for 10 minutes.
- Serve meatballs with remaining sauce for dipping and, if desired, fresh herbs and lime wedges.
Notes
Ground turkey is a great alternative to beef that is low in saturated fat!
