Sagi's Signature Meatballs

sagis-meatballs

by: Matt Zentz

These are really flavorful, healthy, and lowfat meatballs. Add to any sauce or serve separately.

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 m
Cook Time: 20 m

Ingredients

  •  nonstick cooking spray
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons all-natural tomato sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF, lightly spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well with clean hands.
  3. Roll mixture into 30 1 inch meatballs; place on prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in center.

Notes:

Sagi's Tip: Meatballs freeze very well. Place 5 cooked meatballs in a ziplock bag and freeze for future meals. You can defrost them in the refrigerator and heat them in a toaster over or microwave.

Sagi's Variations: Experiment with the following ingredient pairings for delicious meatball variations:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce and 1/2 teaspoon curry powder