Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 (4 meatballs per serving)
Ingredients: 175 mL or ¾ cup All-Bran Buds* cereal; 15 mL or 1 tbsp 1% milk; 500 g or 1 lb ground turkey; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 125 mL or ½ cup cooked spinach, chopped; 125 mL or ½ cup onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 125 mL or ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 5 mL or 1 tsp each, salt and fresh cracked pepper; 5 mL or 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped; 15 mL or 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Ingredients

175 mL or ¾ cup All-Bran Buds* cereal
15 mL or 1 tbsp 1% milk
500 g or 1 lb ground turkey
1 large egg, lightly beaten
125 mL or ½ cup cooked spinach, chopped
125 mL or ½ cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
125 mL or ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
5 mL or 1 tsp each, salt and fresh cracked pepper
5 mL or 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
15 mL or 1 tbsp vegetable oil

PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 20m	TOTAL TIME 35m
YIELD 4 (4 meatballs per serving)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a small bowl, stir cereal with milk and let soak for 5 minutes.
In a separate large bowl, combine cereal mixture, turkey, egg, spinach, onion, garlic, cheese, salt, pepper and thyme. Mix just until combined, avoid over mixing to ensure meatballs will not be tough.
Form mixture into 1 ½ inch balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush meatballs with oil and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
TIP: Serve these meatballs on their own or in your favourite sauce.
VARIATION: For a turkey meatloaf, press mixture into a loaf pan and bake at 180°C (350°F) oven for 45 minutes or until cooked through. Slice to serve.