[NEW] Lemon-rosemary Meatballs

Savor a brand new approach to meatballs with this lean turkey alternative. Homemade breadcrumbs are easy to make from any Guiding Stars-earning bread. Just toast the bread until it's dry and pulse in a food processor with a combination of your favorite herbs.
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 25 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Lemon-rosemary Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, diced 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey 3/
  • 4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs 1/
  • 4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/
  • 4 cup whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 1/
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse onion, garlic, lemon zest and half of the rosemary until finely chopped.
  2. Combine mixture with turkey, breadcrumbs, cheese, salt and pepper.  Shape the  mixture into 12 2-tablespoon meatball. Roll lightly in flour to coat and save remaining flour.
  3. Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of broth to the skillet, increase heat to medium-high and cook until almost evaporated, scraping in browned bits. Add remaining broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and return the meatballs to the pan, along with the remaining rosemary. Cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs to a serving bowl.
  5. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until reduced to 1 cup. Whisk lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the reserved flour in a small bowl. Whisking vigorously, add the flour mixture to the sauce. Simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve and serve over the meatballs.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 319 g
Amount per serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.7g 19%
Saturated Fat 4.9g 25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 722.9mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 22.3g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.31g 11%
Total Sugars 2.7g
Includes 1.1g Added Sugars 2%
Protein 33.1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 172.2mg 15%
Iron 3.1mg 15%
Potassium 526.6mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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