Tuscan Turkey Meatballs

When you are sick and tired of the same old meat and three vegetables, why not take a trip to Tuscany… for your taste buds that is. This weight loss recipe is sure to tantalise.

Calling upon the delicate sweetness of sun-dried tomato, complemented beautifully by fresh herbs and parmesan. Pair with sauteed vegetables for a complete and delicious meal for four.

At ~400 calories per serve this is a weight loss recipe to help get you ontrack.

Ingredients

500g turkey mince

1 egg

2 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto

3 garlic cloves

3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Spray olive oil

2 Roma tomatoes

1 cup button mushrooms

3 shallotsMethod

Method

1: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Use spray oil to grease a shallow oven dish.

2: In a large bowl mix turkey, egg, pesto, 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped), 2 tbsp of parsley, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese until just combined.

3: Using your hands roll mince mixture into 20 round balls and space evenly in oven dish. Bake for 15 mins.

4: While the meatballs bake, roughly chop mushrooms, tomato, shallots, and remaining parsley and garlic.

5: Using spray oil in a non-stick pan saute mushrooms and garlic for 2 mins, add tomato and cook for 1 min, and then add parsley and shallots. Cook until heated through and remove from the heat.

6: Place meatballs under the grill on low heat. Remove from heat once golden brown.

7: Dish up sauteed vegetables, and place meatballs on top. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories      kJ      Fat    Sat fat    Carbs    Sugar    Protein

404        1683       21.3     7.4         15.7         4.7         34.3

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