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Mediterranean Meatballs

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Total time: 50 Minutes

Servings: 30 meatballs

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cups (375 mL) lentils, split red, cooked

    3/4 lb (350 g) ground turkey

    1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat bread crumbs

    3/4 cup (175 mL) ricotta cheese

    1/4 cup (60 mL) shallots, minced

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic, minced

    3 eggs, lightly whipped

    1/4 cup (60 mL) flat leaf Italian parsley, chiffonade

    1 tsp (5 mL) oregano, chiffonade

    1 tsp (5 mL) marjoram, chiffonade

    1 tsp (5 mL) salt

    1 tsp (5 mL) pepper

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil, for cooking


Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl or a Hobart mixer fixed with the paddle attachment, add all ingredients, except the oil and mix well to fully blend the ingredients. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the blend to rest.
  2. While the blend is resting, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line and grease a sheet tray.
  3. In a large skillet over medium to high heat, add oil and heat through. In small batches, add the meatballs to the pan to brown on all sides. Once browned, transfer to the prepared sheet tray.
  4. Once all meatballs are browned evenly, place the sheet tray into the oven to cook the meatballs through to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), about 5-8 minutes.

TIPS + TRICKS:
> Serve these with either an aromatic red sauce, or floating in an aromatic broth.


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 60
  • Total Fat 2 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol 25 mg
  • Carbohydrates 5 g
  • Dietary Fibre 1 g
  • Sugar 0 g
  • Protein 5 g
  • Sodium 105 mg
  • Potassium 60 mg
  • Folate 23 mcg