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Turkey Meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (500 g)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (1)
- 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs (175 mL)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion (60 mL)
- 3 Tbsp chopped walnuts (45 mL)
- 1 egg, lightly whisked (1)
- 3 Tbsp chopped parsley leaves (45 mL)
- 1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
Braised Apples
- 1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
- 1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped (60 mL)
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped (60 mL)
- 1 large parsnip, finely chopped (1)
- 2 firm apples, peeled and thinly sliced (2)
- 1/2 cup apple juice (125 mL)
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Turkey Meatballs
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients except oil. Shape into 1 inch (2.5 cm) meatballs.
- Heat canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook meatballs until nicely browned and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Braised Apples
- Heat canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté red pepper, onions and parsnip for 1 – 2 minutes.
- Add apples and continue to cook until apples soften slightly, about 10 minutes. Add apple juice and simmer, uncovered, about 10-15 minutes, to slightly reduce liquid.
- Add reserved meatballs to the pan and heat through, about 5 – 10 minutes.
Turkey Meatballs with Braised Apples
For a quick and delicious meal, try this recipe! The delicate flavour of turkey pairs perfectly with the sweet apples and subtle earthiness of parsnips. Make extra for your next holiday party, for lunches, or when you need a meal on the go.
- Servings
- 5 people
Nutritional Analysis
- Servings
- 5
- Calories
- 270
- Total Fat
- 11 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 75 mg
- Sodium
- 125 mg
- Carbohydrates
- 21 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugars
- 13.6 g
- Protein
- 26 g
- Potassium
- 552 mg
