How To Make Turkey Meatballs in Olive & Courgette Sauce
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 500g ground turkey
- 1 small courgette, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated courgette, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
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Gently add the turkey meatballs to the skillet, making sure they are submerged in the sauce. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
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Serve the turkey meatballs with the olive and courgette sauce over cooked pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Calories : 318kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 99mg
- Sodium : 637mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 18g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 30g
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