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Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash (recipes)




Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



1/3cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs (1 slice bread)

1/4cup grated onion

1teaspoon garlic powder

2-1/2tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley

1/2teaspoon red pepper flakes

1teaspoon dried thyme

1/2teaspoon fennel seed

1pound 93% lean ground turkey

2egg whites

1(12- to 16-ounce) spaghetti squash

1can (about 14 ounces) no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

1/4cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1teaspoon dried oregano

1tablespoon minced basil

1/3cup minced green onions









Preparation:





1.Mix bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, red pepper, thyme and fennel seed in bowl. Mix ground turkey with egg whites in large bowl, and add seasoned crumbs. Knead mixture well. Cover and chill meat 10 minutes. Preheat broiler.2.Split squash in half. Remove seeds. Place in glass baking dish, cut side down. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 minutes, or until fork-tender. Set aside to cool.3.Form 20 meatballs with chilled turkey. Put meatballs on pan; broil 4 to 5 minutes. Remove pan, turn meatballs, and cook 4 minutes more. Mix tomatoes and broth in 12-inch skillet; simmer over low heat. Add meatballs, oregano, basil and green onions. Stir and cook until hot, about 10 minutes.4.Scrape squash into strands onto serving plate. Top with sauce and meatballs.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1/4 cup spaghetti squash with 1/4 cup sauce and 5 meatballs







Sodium

450 mg







Protein

31 g







Fiber

4 g







Carbohydrate

20 g







Cholesterol

47 mg







Saturated Fat









Total Fat

3 g







Calories from Fat

10 %







Calories

224









Dietary Exchange:







Starch

1







Meat

3