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Sante Fe Turkey Meatballs

Recipe By :n/a
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Poultry
Turkey

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon canola oil -- divided
1 small onion -- finely chopped
2 slices Atkins white bread -- torn small pieces
1/2 cup water
1 pound ground turkey
1 garlic clove -- pressed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 pound pepper Jack (or Monterey Jack) cheese -- cut 12 equal cubes
1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup green salsa

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Cook onion 5 minutes, until softened; cool slightly. In a large bowl soak bread in water until soft. Mix in turkey, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and onions. Divide mixture into 12 portions.

Insert a cheese cube in the center of each portion and form into balls (make sure cheese is completely enclosed).

Heat remaining 2 teapoons oil over medium heat. Cook meatballs 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Mix salsa and chicken broth. Add to skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Transfer to a plate; spoon sauce over meatballs.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Carbohydrates: 7.5 grams
Net Carbs: 4.5 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 31 grams
Fat: 23.5 grams
Calories: 364

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 213 Calories; 13g Fat (55.7% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 90mg Cholesterol; 642mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat.


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