Dinner

Southwest Turkey Meatballs

Juicy turkey meatballs burst with the bright heat of jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and cumin, their tender centers giving way to a crisp, golden crust that pairs perfectly with cool, creamy cilantro tomatillo sauce.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Southwest Turkey Meatballs
Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
12

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
67
Protein
11g
Carbs
3g
Fat
2g
Fiber
1g

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 jalapeño (seeds removed (leave some in for spicier meatballs))
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup seasoned plain or gluten-free bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • pinch oregano
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • cooking spray
  • Creamy Cilantro Tomatillo Dipping Sauce

Instructions

  1. Lightly spray baking pan with oil. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Place jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and scallions into a small food processor or chopper and pulse a few times until finely minced.
  3. In a large bowl combine turkey, chopped herbs, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, salt and pepper.
  4. Using your hands, mix well and measure 1/4 cup meat, then divide in two so you end up with each meatball 1/8 cup in size.
  5. Roll and place on a baking pan.
  6. Bake meatballs at 400° 15 minutes.
  7. Makes 24 meatball.