Creole Turkey Meatballs
Recipe from Diabetic Living

For a diabetic main dish that's hearty and full of flavor, combine ground turkey breast, fat-free milk, and oats to make these appetizer or main dish meatballs.


Creole Turkey Meatballs

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Ingredients
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 1  medium
    onion, chopped
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  • 1  medium
    green sweet pepper, chopped
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  • 1/2  cup
    quick-cooking rolled oats
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  • 1/4  cup
    refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 1 egg, beaten
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  • 2  tablespoons
    fat-free milk
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  teaspoon
    dried Italian seasoning, crushed
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  • 1  teaspoon
    salt-free seasoning blend
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  • 1  teaspoon
    Creole seasoning
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  • 1  pound
    uncooked ground turkey
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Lightly coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine onion, sweet pepper, rolled oats, egg, milk, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt-free seasoning blend, and Creole seasoning. Add turkey; mix well.
2.
Using a small ice cream scoop or slightly rounded measuring tablespoon, shape turkey mixture into 1-1/4-inch balls. Arrange in prepared pan.
3.
Bake, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center (165 degree F).* Makes 10 servings.

Make-Ahead Directions
Prepare as directed through Step 3. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Uncover; bake as directed.
Nutrition information
Calories 94, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 104 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate .5, Lean Meat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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