FABulous Turkey Meatballs

This is a recipe makes such a large batch feel free to freeze some meatballs to enjoy at another time. You can portion them out and freeze 5 meatballs together so you can just grab the correct portion size and thaw as needed.

Makes 6 servings, 5 meatballs each.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

For the meatballs:

• 1.5 lbs of lean ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon of Himalayan Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon of paprika (smoked paprika if you have it)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup whole grain quick cooking oats
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce (either make your own or use a store bought that has no sugar added)

Preheat the oven to 400 F.

In a large sauce pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over a medium heat. Add diced shallot and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. and saute until the shallot is translucent, approx. 5 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of dried basil and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Add the can of crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of water.

Bring to a boil and then reduce to a low simmer. Continue to simmer while you cook the meatballs.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with a non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl combine 1.5 lbs of ground turkey, 1 teaspoon of Himalayan salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 large egg (lightly beaten), 1/2 cup of whole grain quick cooking oats, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of dried parsley and 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce.

Mix well by hand.

Roll the mixture into 30 1-inch meatballs and lay on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake of 15-20 minutes at 400F.

Enjoy with sauce or alone.  Bon Appetit!!!

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