7 meatball version Recipes

hard-boiled eggs, cooked brown rice, breadcrumbs, green onions, chopped finely, garlic, minced, chopped black olives (about 1/4 cup), fresh sage, minced, fresh cilantro, minced (or more to taste), cocoa, cinnamon, ground chicken, water (if you prefer a thicker soup use 3 cups), fresh oregano, minced (or 1/4 tsp dried ), chili powder (for spicer soup use 2 tbsp), tomato paste, chicken broth (i use lower sodium version), potatoes, peeled and cubed, zucchini, cubed, summer squash, cubed, frozen peas, thawed, frozen corn kernels, thawed, monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional garnish), sliced black olives, garnish (optional), chopped green onion, garnish (optional), cilantro, garnish (optional), sour cream, garnish (optional)

frozen mini meatballs, pre-cooked, thawed, pineapple chunks, drained , juice reserved, dijon mustard (really that much), onion, diced (red or white ), green onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce, sugar, white vinegar, black pepper (yes, that much ), pineapple juice (from the can)

salt, whole wheat spaghetti or 1 lb whole grain spaghetti, ground turkey, egg, whole grain bread, black pepper, garlic clove, finely minced, chinese five spice powder, cilantro, chopped, scallions, 3 finely chopped, 6 cut into 2-inch lengths, tamari dark soy sauce, divided, tamari dark soy sauce, divided, snow pea pods, thinly sliced on an angle, red bell pepper, very thinly sliced, gingerroot, grated, garlic cloves, grated, spinach, coarsely chopped, toasted sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds

vegetable oil, divided, onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, sandwich bread , torn into crumbs, chopped fresh mint or 5 tbsp cilantro, ground cumin, salt, fresh ground black pepper, egg, lightly beaten, pita bread, tomato , slices, shredded lettuce, plain greek yogurt (do not use fat-free or reduced-fat versions), cucumber, peeled seeded and minced, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced, salt

lean ground turkey (90 to 95% lean) or 1 lb lean ground beef (90 to 95% lean), plain breadcrumbs, skim milk, morton lite salt, pepper, onion, chopped, egg substitute, slightly beaten