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Mexican Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Salsa

Mexican Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Salsa


Yield: 36

Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Appetizer
 
Occasion: Superbowl, New Year's, Cinco de Mayo
 
Preparation Method: Bake
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Meatballs
 







Ingredients
1 Pound GROUND TURKEY
1 egg, beaten
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1/4 Cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 Cup dry bread crumbs
1 Teaspoon chili powder
1/2 Teaspoon cumin
4 Ounces tortilla chips, finely crushed
Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
3/4 Cup non-fat sour cream
1/2 Cup salsa
 
  1. In medium bowl, combine turkey, egg, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, chili powder and cumin. Mix well. Shape into about 36, 3/4-inch balls.
  2. Place crushed chips on plate. Roll each meatball in chips, coating thoroughly.
  3. Lightly coat baking pan (10 x 15-inch) with nonstick vegetable cooking spray and arrange meatballs on pan. Bake at a preheated 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink in center and internal temperature registers 165 degrees F.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream and salsa. Use as dip for meatballs.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 44  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 40%
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 61mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Protein 3g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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