Turkey Ricotta Meatballs in Broth Recipe

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Turkey Ricotta Meatballs in Broth
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Directions:

  1. Mix the first 6 ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to use. (*I have made meatball mixture ahead and kept in a tightly sealed container until dinner time, could possibly scoop and freeze meatballs and keep in freezer for single portion of soup - have not tried yet).
  2. In a large pot, combine broth, zest and thyme - simmer.
  3. Either use a regular sized cookie scoop (~1/4c) or a small sized cookie scoop (~2 tbs) to make meatballs - alternatively you can scoop with tablespoons, measuring cups, whatever you have on hand.
  4. Carefully drop meatballs into broth and simmer until meatballs float and are cooked through, approx 10-12 minutes.
  5. Just before you are ready to serve, toss in spinach and let it wilt.
  6. Can garnish with slices of lemon.
  7. Optional additions for meatballs (may need to omit nutmeg depending on spice variations) - minced onion, minced garlic, various herbs to taste.
  8. Optional additions for broth - cooked rice or pasta, julienne vegs (i.e. carrots, peppers).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 215.61 Kcal (903 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.48g 16%
Cholesterol 84.51mg 28%
Sodium 1559.51mg 65%
Potassium 533.94mg 11%
Total Carbs 4.83g 2%
Sugars 0.29g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 3%
Protein 22.87g 46%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 44%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 286.6mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 54.66 Kcal (229 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.66g 16%
Cholesterol 21.42mg 28%
Sodium 395.32mg 65%
Potassium 135.35mg 11%
Total Carbs 1.22g 2%
Sugars 0.07g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 3%
Protein 5.8g 46%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 44%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 72.6mg 29%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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