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Turkey Meatballs With Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Turkey Meatballs With Spaghetti Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated onion
1 tsp garlic powder
2 1/2 tbsp minced flat leaf parsley
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp fennel seed
1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
2 egg whites
1 spaghetti squash (12 to 16 oz)
1 (14 1/2 oz) can low-sodium crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried oregano
1/3 cup minced green onion

Directions:

Mix bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, red pepper, thyme and fennel seed in bowl. Mix ground turkey with egg whites in large bowl, and add seasoned crumbs. Knead mixture well. Cover and chill meat 10 minutes. Preheat broiler.
Split squash in half. Remove seeds. Place in glass baking dish, cut side down. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 minutes, or until fork-tender. Set aside to cool.
Form 20 meatballs with chilled turkey. Put meatballs on pan; broil 4 to 5 minutes. Remove pan, turn meatballs over, and cook 4 minutes more. Mix tomatoes and broth in 12 inch skillet; simmer over low heat. Add meatballs, oregano, basil and green onion. Stir and cook until hot, about 10 minutes.
Scrape squash into strands onto serving plate. Top with sauce and meatballs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	265.48 Kcal (1112 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.77g	17%
Cholesterol	83.81mg	28%
Sodium	145.68mg	6%
Potassium	503.54mg	11%
Total Carbs	18.39g	6%
Sugars	4.54g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.09g	16%
Protein	26.13g	52%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	14%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	75.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	89.97 Kcal (377 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.65g	17%
Cholesterol	28.4mg	28%
Sodium	49.37mg	6%
Potassium	170.65mg	11%
Total Carbs	6.23g	6%
Sugars	1.54g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	16%
Protein	8.85g	52%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	14%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	25.6mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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