Italian Turkey Meatballs
In this healthy turkey meatball recipe, a base of sautéed mushrooms, celery and garlic adds flavor and helps keep calories in check and portions hearty. Serve these meatballs with marinara as an appetizer, on top of spaghetti or on a roll for a healthy meatball sub.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2015
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Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Freeze baked, cooled meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 5 meatballs
Per Serving:
190 calories; protein 18.5g; carbohydrates 10.6g; dietary fiber 1.4g; sugars 2g; fat 8.6g; saturated fat 2.3g; cholesterol 46.2mg; vitamin a iu 485.5IU; vitamin c 9.1mg; folate 33.9mcg; calcium 64.2mg; iron 2.3mg; magnesium 14.1mg; potassium 393.4mg; sodium 384mg; thiamin 0.1mg.
Exchanges:
1/2 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 2 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat