Turkey Meatballs - Joseph Haber

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often less expensive.

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef may be more accessible.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal serves as a binder with added nutrients.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Finely grate zucchini into a large bowl.

Add minced scallions, both eggs, and most of the masa harina. Mix with a fork until well combined, achieving a texture similar to ground turkey.

Add ground turkey to the mixture, season with salt and sumac, and mix well with a fork to combine, whipping the meat for another minute or two.

Lightly oil a large baking sheet. Using an ice cream scoop, portion meat into balls onto the sheet pan, dipping the scoop in cold water to prevent sticking.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until just cooked through.

In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, combine sunflower oil, alliums, and zucchini. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Add sage and greens, cooking briefly until wilted. Season and blend, adding water or oil to achieve desired smooth consistency.

Combine meatballs and sauce and serve over wild rice. Garnish with toasted sunflower seeds, sunflower petals, and puffed amaranth.

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