Lightened-Up Turkey Meatballs
 
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1¼ lb ground lean turkey breast
  • 1 (8 ounce) package crimini mushrooms (can sub regular mushrooms), finely diced
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning veggies
  • ½ cup freshly ground whole wheat bread crumbs (one large slice provided more than enough)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet, add mushrooms, onion and saute for 3 minutes, add minced garlic and saute additional 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season with a little salt & pepper and remove from heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, salt, breadcrumbs, egg and mushroom mixture. Stir until well combined. Using a spoon or ice cream scooper, form equal size meatballs.
  3. Return nonstick skillet to stove-top over medium high heat. Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil to skillet, saute meatballs for 10 minutes or until done.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/lightened-up-turkey-meatballs/