Low Fat Turkish Meatballs

Lismarie's Note:

Great served over couscous or brown rice. All of the spices in the meatballs make the ground turkey far from bland.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 16.0 meatballs

• olive oil flavored cooking spray
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1⁄3; cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup onion , finely chopped
• ½ medium celery rib
• ¼ cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 small onion , thinly sliced
• 2 medium garlic cloves , minced
• 1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1⁄3; cup dry red wine
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Preheat over to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking rack with olive oil spray and place over a large baking sheet, leaving space between the baking rack and the baking sheet so fat can drain off.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the turkey, broth, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup onion, celery, parsley, cinnamon, allspice, turmeric, and pepper until just mixed. Shape into 16 balls and place on rack.
3. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light golden, turning meatballs halfway through cooking time, to brown all sides. Remove from oven and place meatballs on a large plate lined in paper towels.
4. Spray a large non-stick skillet with olive oil spray. Heat pan over medium- high heat. Cook sliced onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
5. Stir in remaining ingredients increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Gently add the meatballs, spooning sauce over the meatballs. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10-12 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through, turning meatballs halfway through cooking and spooning sauce over meatballs after turning.
6. Remove from heat and serve over couscous or brown rice.

Reviews

[clarasmommy2002]

My sister made these and they are awesome! They make the house smell wonderful too!!!