Thursday, October 4, 2012

Lean Meatballs!

Turkey-Spinach-Onion Meatballs!


These meatballs are full of flavor, great on their own or in an italian dish. I made them to top my low carb "spaghetti", which is made from baked spaghetti squash and topped with a tomato sauce.


(I also had a few of these for breakfast with a bit of cottage cheese, great high protein start to the day)

Here are the ingredients you will need...

2lbs                         Lean Ground Turkey
1/2 medium-large    Yellow Onion
1 Cup                      Spinach, Chopped
3 tbs                        Lowery's Garlic Salt
4 tbs                        Kikoman's Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade
1/2 tsp                     Ground Black Pepper
3 tbs                        Olive Oil (to coat pan)


The mixture may be made ahead of time, then refridgerated until ready to bake.


Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
Coat baking dish with olive oil.
Combine all remaining ingredients in large bowl
Mix thoroughly
Shape mixture in to 1 1/2" diameter balls. (makes roughly 20 meatballs)
Put in baking dish keeping close together, they should be touching.
Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes. They will be done once there is little to no liquid remaining in pan and tops are slightly browned.
Let cool for a couple minutes before serving.

Nutrition Info:

Serving size, aproximately 4 meat balls.

301  Calories per serving
   6   Carbs
24g  Fat
31g   Protein
 4g    Sugar

ENJOY!