Monday, March 18, 2013

Turkey, Quinoa & Zucchini Meatballs

Ingredients:
1 1/4 lb ground turkey
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 medium onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup grated zucchini
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley, 
    or 1 T dried parsley
1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
2 tbsp soy sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 tsp ground oregano
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 cups marinara sauce (your favorite kind)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thoroughly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, cooked quinoa, grated onion, garlic, zucchini, parsley, dried chile flakes, soy sauce, oregano, ground pepper and egg.
Mix well to combine. Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon portion of the turkey mixture, form meatballs by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
While the meatballs are cooking, heat the tomato sauce in a large saucepan set over medium heat.
Transfer the meatballs to the sauce and gently stir to coat the meatballs.

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