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Tasty Turkey Meatballs

On top of spaghetti... There is a place for these tempting turkey meatballs. Bypass the beef in favor of this healthier alternative. It's downright delicious. 
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Course Healthy Lunches, Healthy Main Dishes
Cuisine Kid Pleasers
Servings 4 servings
Calories 2747 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounce(s) lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup(s) egg substitute
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1 dash(es) black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon(s) chervil
  • 1 cooking spray
  • 4 cup(s) tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup(s) red grape juice
  • 1/4 cup(s) lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a mixing bowl, place the meat, egg substitute, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs and chopped chervil.
  • Mix ingredients well.
  • Form meat mixture into round golf-sized balls and place them on a sheet of wax paper.
  • The mixture should make between 15-20 meatballs.
  • Place breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
  • Dip each meatball in the breadcrumbs.
  • Covering the meatballs completely.
  • Place the finished meatballs on wax paper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray cooking spray.
  • Place the meatballs in the pan and brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Turn over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Repeat until all sides are browned.
  • Place the meatballs in a Dutch oven.
  • Pour the tomato sauce and red grape juice and lemon juice, cover, and bake for about 1 hour.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 2747kcalCarbohydrates: 311.49gProtein: 167.24gFat: 102.34gSaturated Fat: 21.71gCholesterol: 471.47mgSodium: 5864.39mgFiber: 19.7gSugar: 160.44g
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