Southwest Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

ground turkey

Pescatariangreen lentils cookedcooked until tender, cooled slightly

1 1/4 lb1.5 cups

jalapeñoseeds removed

1

garlic

2 cloves

cilantrofresh, chopped

1/4 cup

scallionschopped

3

bread crumbsseasoned, gluten-free

1/4 cup

egglarge

Egg-freeground flaxseedmixed with 3 tbsp water, let sit 5 min

11 tbsp

cumin

1 tsp

oregano

pinch

salt

to taste

pepperfresh

to taste

cooking spray

as needed

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
2. 02Pulse jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and scallions in a food processor until finely minced.
3. 03In a large bowl combine turkey, minced herbs, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands.
4. 04Measure 1/4 cup meat mixture, divide in half, and roll into a ball. Repeat to form 24 meatballs. Place on prepared pan.
5. 05Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.15 min

Fits

• Gluten-free