Turkey Cranberry Meatballs

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*Serves 7 

Serving size 4 Meatballs: Calories 214, Protein 16g, Total Fat 6g, Carbs 20g, Fiber: 1g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup of barbecue sauce

  • 1 egg white

  • 1 (20 ounce) package extra lean ground turkey

  • 3 green onions, chopped small

  • 1 Tablespoon of reduced sodium soy sauce

  • 1/2 cup of dried cranberries (craisins)

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • nonstick cooking spray

Instructions: 

  • In a medium bowl place the egg white and beat lightly.

  • Add uncooked ground turkey, green onion, craisins, soy sauce, salt and pepper.

  • Mix well with a large spoon or your hands until well blended.

  • Shape into 28 balls.

  • Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

  • Add your meatballs to the skillet; cook over medium high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center, carefully turning occasionally to brown evenly.

  • Pour your BBQ sauce over your meatballs and stir them around until they are all completely covered. Place the lid on and let them simmer on low heat for about 3 minutes.

  • Serve with toothpicks.