Mini Turkey Meatballs With A Fresh Couscous Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS



Mini Turkey Meatballs image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 42 mini meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 small onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground dark turkey meat
3 tablespoons olive oil
26 ounces Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought marinara sauce
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Add the onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, ketchup, parsley, Parmesan, Pecorino, salt and pepper to a large bowl and blend. Mix in the turkey. Shape the turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on a large plate or baking sheet.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Pour off any excess oil. Add the marinara sauce, about 3 cups. Return all the meatballs to the pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the meatball mixture to a serving bowl. Serve with toothpicks.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
  • Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48, Fat 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 0 grams

BABY FOOD: MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS (8 MONTHS +)



Baby Food: Mini Turkey Meatballs (8 Months +) image

Contains egg products: Always check with your pediatrician. I was so excited when my daughter, P2, got her teeth, alas, it was only two. I held off of starting her on the more solid meats, but now that she's 12 months old, she eats these like crazy. Granted, she still only has two teeth LOL. I just cut these up into little manageable pieces and don't take my eyes off of her. They freeze really well too!

Provided by MixnVixn

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 30-40 mini meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken
1 carrot, peeled, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 onion, finely diced
1/2 cup plain whole wheat breadcrumbs (homemade or store bought)
1/4 cup brown rice (baby cereal)
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg yolk, beaten
3 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth (or your choice) or 3 tablespoons vegetable puree (or your choice)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl combine breadcrumbs, rice cereal and herbs, tossing with fingers until well combined. Set aside.
  • Place lean ground turkey into a mixing bowl. Add carrots, celery, onion and breadcrumb mixture. Mix into the meat and combine well. Add beaten egg yolk and enough water/veggie puree to moisten the mixture just to bind it (may not need all of it so add in batches).
  • Form 1tabp of meat mixture into meatballs.
  • 5. Add a bit of water or marinara sauce in the bottom of a glass baking dish, about 1/3 cup. Line baking dish with single layer of meatballs, about 1 inch apart. Be sure not to over crowd dish or they will fall apart. Bake until lightly browned, about 25-30 minutes, flipping them once during the cooking process to insure they've cooked thoroughly. If you notice the are getting to dark, cover with tinfoil. You don't want them to burn or become tough.
  • To freeze, let them cool completely. Transfer in single layer (you can stack meatballs, just place parchment paper in between each layer to prevent them from freezing together) in a airtight container. When ready to eat, place in a microwavable dish, add a bit of water, and loosely cover and cook for 1 minute.
  • Serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.7, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 11.8, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.2

MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH A FRESH COUSCOUS SALAD



Mini Turkey Meatballs With a Fresh Couscous Salad image

We have been eating a lot of turkey over the last few years instead of beef, and I developed this recipe to fill some of my mediterranean tastes one night.

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) box couscous
1 lb ground turkey breast
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
6 scallions, trimmed, washed, and sliced
4 roma tomatoes, chopped into bite sized pieces, unseeded
1 English cucumber, unpeeled, cut in half lengthwise, and sliced into 1/4 inch half moon shapes
3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup parsley, freshly chopped

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package instructions.
  • Combine couscous with scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, garbanzo beans and 1 TBS olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix ground turkey with cumin, cinnamon, oregano, and salt & pepper to season. Shape into small meatballs.
  • Heat a large skillet with 2 TBS olive oil to medium high heat. Add meatballs and cook until desired doneness. About 4-5 minutes on all sides.
  • Serve Meatballs with the Couscous salad. Garnish with a sprinkling of parsley, olives, or feta cheese if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 254.5, Carbohydrate 77.6, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 41.8

MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH GNOCCHI AND TOMATO SAUCE



Mini Turkey Meatballs With Gnocchi and Tomato Sauce image

Make and share this Mini Turkey Meatballs With Gnocchi and Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

salt
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato (not the ones in oil)
1 cup fresh basil, divided
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus some to drizzle
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
pepper
1 lb gnocchi
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
crusty bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place turkey in a large bowl with grill seasoning and fennel seeds.
  • Pile sun-dried tomatoes on top of each other in small stacks then slice into thin strips. Coarsely chop the thin strips and add to bowl.
  • Stack the basil leaves together then roll them up into a log. Shred the basil by thinly slicing the log. Add half the basil to the bowl.
  • Drizzle some olive oil over the bowl.
  • Mix turkey together, roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange on a nonstick cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until firm and lightly golden.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil for the gnocchi.
  • While the water is coming to a boil, heat a large skillet over medium heat. To the hot skillet, add 2 T olive oil, garlic, onion and red pepper flakes. Cook until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Drop gnocchi into pot of boiling water and cook 5 minutes (or to package directions.).
  • Stir remaining basil into sauce to wilt it.
  • Drain gnocchi and arrange on a platter. Remove meatballs from oven and add to gnocchi, equally distributing them. Sprinkle cheese over the meatballs and gnocchi then top with sauce.
  • Serve with bread.
  • Note: The tomato sauce is very basic. Feel free to add additional spices.

HEALTHY MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS (EGGLESS, BREADLESS, FLOURLESS)



Healthy Mini Turkey Meatballs (Eggless, Breadless, Flourless) image

Easy, tasty, healthy mini meatballs. I make this and put on top of whole wheat pasta or my husband puts them in a soft roll.

Provided by jaan_black

Categories     European

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon parmesan cheese
4 dashes parsley
4 dashes oregano
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 (45 ounce) jar tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Coat baking pan with a thin layer of olive oil.
  • Add ingredients (excluding tomato sauce) into a bowl and then blend well together with hands.
  • Roll meat into balls (a little larger than golf balls) and line up in pan (don't crowd).
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Place under broiler for 1 minute (omit if you like).
  • Add tomato sauce and cover with foil.
  • Reduce heat to 300 degrees and allow to bake another 25 minutes.
  • Put on pasta, in a roll or just eat them like this. Super yummy, enjoy!

MIDDLE EASTERN TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH COUSCOUS



Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs With Couscous image

This recipe was my introduction to couscous, and I've never looked back. The first time I made it, I did accidentially use israeli couscous (don't try it!). The cinnamon is very subtle, and the meatballs are very complex in flavor. This is very healthy, and tastes sooo good!

Provided by MechanicalJen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup Baby Spinach
3/4 lb lean ground turkey
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon steak sauce
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Sauté 3/4 cup onion until tender.
  • Bring broth to a boil in small saucepan over high heat, stir in couscous and 1/4 tsp salt. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in onion and spinach. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine turkey, egg substitute, remaining 1/4 cup onion, steak sauce, cinnamon, cumin, remaining salt and black pepper in medium bowl. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls (makes approximately 24).
  • Spray skillet with cooking spray. Over medium high heat, add meatballs and cook until no longer pink, roughly 7 minutes.
  • Add water and tomato paste to skillet, whisk until blended. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Add meatballs. Cook until meatballs are hot.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over couscous mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 661.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 19

More about "mini turkey meatballs with a fresh couscous salad recipes"

MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS + RIBBON SALAD (CFC COLD …
With your clean hands take about 2-3 teaspoons of turkey mixture and form it into a mini meatball. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Heat your oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook your mini meatballs for 5-6 minutes, gently stirring, or …
From cleanfoodcrush.com


TURKEY MEATBALLS AND ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH APPLES ... - BLOGGER
Feb 1, 2011 Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat.
From kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com


MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALLS - SKINNYTASTE
Jun 21, 2023 The couscous cooks quickly and is an excellent base for fresh Israeli salad and lemon juice. This dish is great to meal prep for lunch or make for a quick weeknight family dinner. More ground turkey meatball recipes to try …
From skinnytaste.com


MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH A FRESH COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPES
170 g Giant CousCous (I used Merchant Gourmets giant couscous) 250 ml chicken stock: 500 g minced Turkey: 1 medium egg whisked: 40 g breadcrumbs: 130 g pitted prunes roughly …
From tfrecipes.com


TURKEY STUFFING MEATBALLS RECIPE - NYT COOKING
4 days ago Reset the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Add the bread cubes, olive oil, chicken stock, onion, celery, sage, thyme, onion powder, celery salt, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon …
From cooking.nytimes.com


ZESTY MEATBALLS WITH COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE | TESCO REAL FOOD
500g pack turkey thigh mince 7% fat; 20g fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 200g pot 0% fat natural yogurt; For the couscous salad. 200g couscous, plus 1 tbsp; ½ …
From realfood.tesco.com


TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH FRUITY COUSCOUS RECIPE - TESCO REAL FOOD
Meanwhile, put the couscous into a large bowl along with the raisins. Pour over the hot vegetable stock and cover the bowl; stand for 10 mins to soak. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir …
From realfood.tesco.com


TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH MOROCCAN COUSCOUS
Nov 8, 2017 The meatballs in this recipe can be made ahead of time and frozen for a quick evening meal any day of the week. Meatballs should be cooked in the sauce and then cooled and frozen immediately. The meatballs will keep in the …
From properfoodie.com


GIADA RECIPES: MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS - BLOGGER
Mar 20, 2009 Return all the meatballs to the pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes. Season the sauce, to taste, …
From giadarecipes.blogspot.com


MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS | TASTY KITCHEN: A HAPPY RECIPE …
Preparation. Put your marinara sauce in a large pot and bring to a simmer while you prepare the meatballs. Place bread slices in a baking dish, pour ½ cup milk over bread, adding more milk if needed until the bread slices are completely …
From tastykitchen.com


BAKED MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS - TASTY KITCHEN
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not stir too much or your meatballs may be tough. Use a tablespoon-sized scoop to place meatballs on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked …
From tastykitchen.com


BEST THANKSGIVING RECIPES THAT CAN BE MADE WITHOUT AN OVEN
1 day ago This Cobb salad takes Thanksgiving superstars in turkey, sweet potatoes, pecans, and cranberries and combines them with Cobb salad stalwarts like bacon, blue cheese, and …
From delish.com


BEST MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS RECIPES | FOOD NETWORK …
Jan 11, 2017 Return all the meatballs to the pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.
From foodnetwork.ca


50+ DELICIOUS CUCUMBER DINNER RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION
5 days ago Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, cumin, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Shape the mixture into small meatballs. Cook the Meatballs: …
From chefsbliss.com


MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS - SUPPER PLATE-DELICIOUS DINNERS …
Feb 15, 2020 Jump to Recipe. At 22 cents a meatball, Mini Turkey Meatballs are quick and easy to make! How many times do we need a quick lunch, dinner or appetizer. Meatballs are perfect for a quick pasta dish, tossing them into my …
From supperplate.com


GREEK TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH ORZO AND TZATZIKI SAUCE
Nov 14, 2024 Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, red onion, garlic, mint, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
From kaynutrition.com


MOROCCAN TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH LEMONY COUSCOUS
Mar 12, 2019 Let it simmer in low heat until the meatballs are ready. Once the meatballs are ready add them to the sauce and let it cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. For the couscous - …
From soulfulandhealthy.com


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #weeknight     #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #occasion     #healthy     #main-dish     #poultry     #vegetables     #low-fat     #turkey     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-cholesterol     #low-saturated-fat     #low-calorie     #healthy-2     #low-in-something     #meat     #pasta-rice-and-grains

Related Search