Sante Fe Turkey Meatballs

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Canola oil - divided
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - finely chopped (small)
2		Atkins white bread - torn small pieces
1/2 cup	118ml	Water
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Ground turkey
1		Garlic clove - pressed
1 teaspoon	5ml	Ground cumin
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 lb	113g / 4oz	Pepper Jack (or Monterey Jack) cheese - cut 12 equal cubes
1/2 cup	118ml	Reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup	118ml	Green salsa

Recipe Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Cook onion 5 minutes, until softened; cool slightly. In a large bowl soak bread in water until soft. Mix in turkey, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and onions. Divide mixture into 12 portions.

Insert a cheese cube in the center of each portion and form into balls (make sure cheese is completely enclosed).

Heat remaining 2 teapoons oil over medium heat. Cook meatballs 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Mix salsa and chicken broth. Add to skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Transfer to a plate; spoon sauce over meatballs.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Carbohydrates: 7.5 grams

Net Carbs: 4.5 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Protein: 31 grams

Fat: 23.5 grams

Calories: 364

Description:

"These lightly spicy turkey meatballs with melted cheese centers are a nice change of pace from traditional meatballs."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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