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Turkey Meatballs with Avocado Citrus Dipping Sauce
These turkey meatballs with avocado are packed with spinach for a healthy meal or appetizer.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizers
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
spring turkey meatballs, turkey meatballs, turkey meatballs with avocado dipping sauce
Servings:
20
servings
Author:
Gina Matsoukas
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
1
lb.
ground turkey
10
oz.
frozen spinach
thawed and drained
1
yellow pepper
diced
1
clove
garlic
minced
1
small yellow onion
diced
2
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
divided
1/2
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
1
egg
1/2
cup
breadcrumbs
2
tablespoons
fresh parsley
chopped
zest of 1 lemon
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
salt & pepper
For the Avocado Dipping Sauce
1
ripe avocado
zest of 1 lemon
zest of 1/2 a lime
juice of 1/2 a lemon
juice of 1/2 a lime
2
tablespoons
of fresh parsley
chopped
1
clove
of garlic
minced
2
tablespoons
sour cream
pinch
of cayenne pepper
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Meatballs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute onion, shallot and garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 3-5 minutes until softened.
Add peppers and red pepper flakes and saute for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Combine onions, pepper, garlic mixture in a large bowl with turkey and spinach.
Add remaining ingredients and mix together, using your hands if necessary.
Roll into balls, just slightly larger than golf ball size and set aside.
Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in skillet.
Place meatballs in skillet and pan fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
Once meatballs are browned, place on a baking sheet that's been lined with foil and sprayed with baking spray.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until fully cooked through.
For the Avocado Dipping Sauce
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mash together with a fork (or use a food processor) until fully mixed.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
SERVING
|
Calories:
130
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
9
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
34
mg
|
Sodium:
103
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
4
g