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Pan Fried Turkey Kale Meatballs

This versatile and easy-to-prepare turkey kale meatballs offer a wholesome, low-carb option that doesn't sacrifice taste, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a hearty meal while managing blood sugar levels.
Servings: 16 Meatballs
Calories: 51.5kcal
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time28 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound turkey ground
  • 2 cups kale frozen, defrosted and liquid squeezed out
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp pepper ground
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Cover a prep sheet or tray with parchment paper. Heat a cast iron or stainless steel sauté pan on low heat. Make sure the pan has some sort of lid (it does not have to be a match but something that will work).
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the garlic, tomato paste, salt, paprika and pepper. Add the kale and mix well. Add the turkey and mix well.
    2 cups kale, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp tomato paste, ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp pepper, 1 pound turkey
  • Shape into 16 medium size balls.
  • Heat the olive oil in the pan and place the turkey balls in the oil, raise the heat to medium and fry on one side for about 2-3 minuses, flip and repeat. Add 2-3 tbsp water to the pan and immediately cover the pan and cook for 8 minutes.
    2 tbsp olive oil
  • Eat the meatballs on their own or serve in your favourite tomato sauce (nutritional analysis does not include sauce).

Cooking Tips

  • Ensuring Moisture: Ground turkey can be lean; adding a bit of olive oil or water during the cooking process helps keep the meatballs moist.
  • Flavor Boost: Consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to the mix for an extra flavor boost without adding calories.
  • Uniform Cooking: Ensure all meatballs are the same size for even cooking. Using a scoop can help achieve uniformity.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pan Fried Turkey Kale Meatballs
Serving Size
 
1 Meatball
Amount per Serving
Calories
51.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.4
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.4
g
3
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Cholesterol
 
15.6
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
63.2
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
125.5
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.7
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
 
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin C
 
8.1
mg
10
%
Vitamin D
 
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
23.1
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
Magnesium
 
11.6
mg
3
%
Zinc
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.