Name: Mexican turkey meatballs
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500g turkey breast mince; 50g bread, whizzed into coarse breadcrumbs; 1tbsp mild chilli powder; 1tsp smoked paprika; 1/2tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2tsp ground cumin; 1/2tsp garlic powder; 1/2tsp dried oregano; Calorie-controlled cooking spray; 1 onion, finely sliced; 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes; 400g can kidney beans in water, rinsed and drained; Fresh coriander leaves, to serve; 2tbsp 0% fat natural Greek yogurt, to serve

Pair with brown rice and steamed vegetables for a filling and satisfying midweek meal. With thanks to WW (Weight Watchers UK) for this recipe.

Serves

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Nutritional Information:

Each 465g serving contains (excludes serving suggestion)

KCal: 325
Carbs: 27.0g
Fibre: 9.6g
Protein: 41.0g
Fat: 3.1g
(Low)
Saturates: 0.8g
(Low)
Sugars: 12.0g
(Low)
Salt: 0.8g
(Low)
Fruit/Veg Portion: 2

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Ingredients

500g turkey breast mince
50g bread, whizzed into coarse breadcrumbs
1tbsp mild chilli powder
1tsp smoked paprika
1/2tsp ground cinnamon
1/2tsp ground cumin
1/2tsp garlic powder
1/2tsp dried oregano
Calorie-controlled cooking spray
1 onion, finely sliced
2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
400g can kidney beans in water, rinsed and drained
Fresh coriander leaves, to serve
2tbsp 0% fat natural Greek yogurt, to serve

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Method

Step 1

Combine the mince, breadcrumbs and half the spices and dried herbs in a bowl. Roll the mixture into 20 balls.

Step 2

Lightly mist a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Cook the meatballs over a medium heat, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until browned all over.

Step 3

Set the meatballs aside and mist the pan again. Add the onion, cook for 5 minutes, then add the remaining dried spices and herbs, along with the tomatoes, kidney beans, 125ml water and the meatballs. Stir, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked.

Step 4

Serve topped with the coriander and yogurt.

Recipe tips

Add a chopped red pepper to the onions to boost the veg content and flavour of the sauce

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