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Turkey Meatballs

with Peppers
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Turkey Meatballs

Turkey Meatballs - Great healthy party food - lean meat with vegetables

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Health Score:
85 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 40 min.
Ready in
Calories:
160
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The low-fat, high-protein turkey meat is a good source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. One portion of the meatballs already covers the daily niacin requirement. The B vitamin plays a role in nutrient metabolism and contributes to energy production; it also promotes the formation of certain messenger substances in the brain.

The recipe is for 4 servings, but can be increased as required - good if many guests come. Or you can freeze from it, then you have the delicious meatballs in stock.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie160 cal.(8 %)
Protein27 g(28 %)
Fat4 g(3 %)
Carbohydrates3 g(2 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.8 mg(23 %)
Vitamin K24.9 μg(42 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin16.6 mg(138 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate20 μg(7 %)
Pantothenic acid0.8 mg(13 %)
Biotin12.6 μg(28 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.7 μg(23 %)
Vitamin C37 mg(39 %)
Potassium443 mg(11 %)
Calcium49 mg(5 %)
Magnesium29 mg(10 %)
Iron1.5 mg(10 %)
Iodine5 μg(3 %)
Zinc2 mg(25 %)
Saturated fatty acids0.6 g
Uric acid128 mg
Cholesterol60 mg
Complete sugar2 g
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 Red Bell pepper (About 200 g)
1 onion (About 40 g)
1 garlic clove
6 sprigs parsley
14 ozs Ground turkey
2 tsps breadcrumbs
3 Tbsps Quark
salt
peppers
cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp Canola oil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
parsleyoniongarlic clovesaltcayenne pepper
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Large knife, 1 Bowl, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 great Non-stick pan, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Paper towel

Preparation steps

1.
Turkey Meatballs preparation step 1

Wash the pepper and then cut it into quarters. Remove the seeds and then finely chop.

2.
Turkey Meatballs preparation step 2

Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.

3.
Turkey Meatballs preparation step 3

Wash the parsley, shake it dry, then pluck off the leaves and chop finely with a large knife.

4.
Turkey Meatballs preparation step 4

Combine the peppers, onions, garlic and parsley in a bowl. Add the ground meat, bread crumbs and cheese.  Fold gently to mix together thoroughly. Season the mixture with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. 

5.
Turkey Meatballs preparation step 5

Wet your hands to prevent sticking and then form 24 small balls with the minced mixture. 

6.
Turkey Meatballs preparation step 6

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet at medium heat. Place the balls in the oil for about 10 minutes until browned. Drain the balls of excess oil on paper towels. Can be served warm or cold. 

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