Baked Turkey Meatballs With Peperonata Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 slices italian bread , torn into pieces (1 cup)
1/3 cup milk
3 oz sliced pancetta, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large egg
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb chicken
3 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano (optional)
1/2 tsp chicago seasoning (optional)
1 tbsp tomato paste
salt & pepper
2 large red bell peppers , cut into strips
1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tbsp drained capers
1 tsp red-wine vinegar
1/8 tsp hot red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

For Meatballs:.
Preheat oven to 400º F. with racks in upper & lower thirds.
Soak bread in milk in a small bowl until softened, about 4 minutes.
Cook pancetta, onion, garlic in 1 tablespoon oil with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt & pepper in 10 skillet over medium heat until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Cool slightly.
Squeeze bread to remove excess milk, then discard milk. Lightly beat egg in a large bowl, then combine turkey (or chicken), pancetta mixture, bread, & parsley.
Form (about) 12 meatballs (depending on the size you prefer) & arrange on a cookie sheet, sprayed with Pam, if you prefer, but not necessary. Start from the middle and work your way out. I don't usually fill an entire pan.
Stir together tomato paste & remaining tablespoon oil & brush over meatballs.
Bake in upper third of oven until meatballs are just cooked through. About 15-20 minutes.
While meatballs are baking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet set on medium-high. Mix capers, vinegar, remaining oil, & pepper flakes in small bowl & set aside. Add bell peppers to skillet and cook until slightly charred & semi-soft, tossing occasionally. About 20 minutes. Take off heat and toss with caper mixture. Let cool.
Once meatballs are done, place on toasted bun & serve with a nice helping of peppers.
NOTE: I've found that these meatballs work well as a sandwich with the peppers or by themselves with the peppers on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	464.67 Kcal (1945 kJ)
Calories from fat	259.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.79g	44%
Cholesterol	145.54mg	49%
Sodium	749.79mg	31%
Potassium	545mg	12%
Total Carbs	18.6g	6%
Sugars	4.7g	19%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	9%
Protein	33.57g	67%
Vitamin C	65.6mg	109%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	27.6mg	154%
Calcium	100mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.25 Kcal (633 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.37g	44%
Cholesterol	47.38mg	49%
Sodium	244.06mg	31%
Potassium	177.4mg	12%
Total Carbs	6.05g	6%
Sugars	1.53g	19%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	9%
Protein	10.93g	67%
Vitamin C	21.4mg	109%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	49%
Iron	9mg	154%
Calcium	32.6mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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