Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs

Name: Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 0.5 yellow onion (grated); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 0.25 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg (lightly beaten); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 cup chicken broth; 1.5 cup couscous (uncooked); 2 tablespoon fresh mint (chopped); 1 cucumber (diced); 2 Roma tomatoes (diced); 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Tender and flavorful turkey meatballs infused with Mediterranean herbs and spices, served with fluffy herbed couscous and a refreshing cucumber-tomato salad.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $3.66/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
0.5 yellow onion (grated)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
0.25 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 cup chicken broth
1.5 cup couscous (uncooked)
2 tablespoon fresh mint (chopped)
1 cucumber (diced)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated yellow onion, minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until just combined (do not overmix). Form into 12-16 small meatballs.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
Bring 1 1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Remove from heat, stir in the uncooked couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, then stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint.
While couscous cooks, prepare the salad: In a medium bowl, combine diced cucumber, diced Roma tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and red wine vinegar. Toss gently to combine.
Serve the Mediterranean turkey meatballs with herbed couscous and cucumber-tomato salad.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. The meatballs can also be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes for a lighter version.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 36.4 g
Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
Fat: 18.2 g
Fiber: 5.9 g
Sodium: 1200 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg