By: Co+op
Reprinted with permission from grocery.coop
Recipe Information
Total Time: 55 minutes; 25 minutes active
Servings: 10
For a truly winning appetizer, try making these delightful meatballs. Lean ground turkey gets a cheesy note from sharp cheddar, and bits of broccoli are the hidden veggie. Serve these in a warmer with a bowl of dressing on the side.
Ingredients
1/2 bunch broccoli
2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup instant oatmeal (quick oats)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Ranch salad dressing
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line two sheet pans with parchment, reserve.
2. Using a knife or food processor, finely chop broccoli to the size of rice, until you have 2 cups.
In a large bowl, combine the turkey, oatmeal, eggs, salt and pepper and mix. Add the broccoli and cheddar and mix well.
3. Use a 2-tablespoon-sized scoop to portion and shape into 1-inch balls. Place on the sheet pans, taking care that the meatballs don’t touch each other.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in a meatball registers 165 F.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with toothpicks and a bowl of ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutritional Information
220 calories, 12 g. fat, 110 mg. cholesterol, 400 mg. sodium, 4 g. carbohydrate, 1 g. fiber, 23 g. protein
https://www.grocery.coop/recipes/broccoli-cheddar-turkey-meatballs