Perfect Turkey Meatballs

Juicy meatballs made with lean ground turkey breast and seasoned with garlic, fresh ginger, and a touch of soy. They do not taste oriental as the seasonings may suggest, but easy to tweak in that direction as desired. All that and low fat, too!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 16-18 meatballs

Ingredients

• 16  ounces  lean turkey breast, ground
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon gingerroot, grated
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon  oil, for browning

Directions

1. Into a medium bowl, mix all ingredients except the oil.
2. Form into approximately 16 meatballs.
3. Heat oil in skillet over medium-low heat and add meatballs, browning as desired.
4. When browned as desired, add 1/2 - 3/4 cup water to skillet and cover with lid; simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 20 minutes or until a split meatball is no longer pink inside and the juices are clear.