Friday, June 11, 2010

Turkey- veggie meatballs
1lb. ground turkey
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 medium zucchini
1/2 carrot
handful baby spinach (cut in ribbons)
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
Shred the zucchini and carrot and place in frying pan with spinach and garlic. Cook until tender and let stand to cool slightly. In a bowl mix remaining ingredients and add vegetables. Form into balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12-14 minutes. Cool and place on new cookie sheet and put in freezer. When meatballs are completely frozen transfer to ziploc bag for easy storage.

My notes: A friend had told me that she used to make turkey meatballs for her twins to get them to eat meat. She would put whatever veggies she had on hand into them. I figured I'd give it a shot and see if Levi liked them. Sure enough...he LOVES them! It's nice to have them on hand for a quick meal. I froze some tomato sauce in ice cube trays so I thaw out two meatballs with one or two tomato sauce cubes and well-ah, dinner!