Savory Turkey Balls

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yields: 12 meatballs

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 pound ground turkey meat
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 slice fresh whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, pulsed into crumbs
• ¼ cup grated parmesan, plus more for serving
• ½ cup finely grated carrot
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ½ teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
3. Combine the turkey with all other ingredients in a large work bowl.
4. Form into 2½ -inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
5. Broil for 10 minutes, or until browned and almost entirely cooked through.
6. For best results i suggest you put the balls in a tomato sauce.
7. Cover, and cook additional 10 minutes, or until sauce has slightly thickened and meatballs have absorbed some of the sauce.