Turkey Meatballs - Perfect for Thanksgiving!

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.

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, grated parmesan, poultry seasoning, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.

Mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear the meatballs until browned.

In the same skillet, add minced shallots and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.

Add sage leaves, pumpkin puree, chicken stock, and heavy cream to the skillet.

Season with salt and pepper, and simmer the sauce until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

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