Low Fat Turkey Meatballs and Peppers Recipe

Low Fat Turkey Meatballs And Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces ground turkey
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups red and green bell pepper strips
• 14 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes, broken up
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
• 8 ounces penne, cooked, or other tubular pasta

Method

1. In large bowl, combine turkey, bread crumbs, onion powder, fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons water; form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
2. Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Add meatballs; cook, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes, or until well-browned and cooked through.
4. Remove skillet from heat.
5. With slotted spoon, remove meatballs.
6. Spray skillet again with cooking spray.
7. Add peppers; cook, stirring, about 5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
8. Stir in tomatoes, oregano and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
9. Return meatballs to skillet; bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and meatballs are heated through.
10. Serve with cooked pasta.
11. Per serving: About 296 calories, 21g protein, 34g carbohydrate, 9g fat, 26% calories from fat, 67mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 4g fiber

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