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Turkey Meatballs in Fresh Tomato Sauce

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Cook Time:

15 Minutes

Serves:

2 Servings

Level:

Phase 1

About the Recipe

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

½ cup thinly sliced green onion

4 garlic cloves, minced

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

12 ounces ground lean turkey

1 ½ cups chopped tomato

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 cups packaged zucchini noodles, steamed

Preparation

Heat 1 tsp oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high. Sauté green onion and garlic for 2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Transfer half to a medium bowl and half to a small bowl. Wipe out the skillet.


Mix turkey with the green onion mixture in the medium bowl; form 10 meatballs.


Heat 1 tsp oil in the skillet over medium. Brown meatballs, turning once, about 6 minutes.


Add tomato, basil, and the reserved green onion mixture. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on medium-low until meatballs are done.


Serve over steamed zucchini noodles.

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