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Turkey-Pesto Meatballs

6
Points® value
Total Time
40 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Reduced fat pesto sauce helps make these meatballs juicy and flavourful. It also streamlines prep time since you don’t have to add any cheese or fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Uncooked 93% lean ground turkey

1¼ pound(s), (565 g)

Whole wheat breadcrumbs

½ cup(s), (125 ml)

Egg whites

3 serving(s)

Reduced-fat pesto sauce

cup(s), (75 ml)

Table salt

½ tsp(s), (2 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all ingredients—do not overmix or meatballs will be tough. Roll into 24 meatballs (4 cm [1 1/2 in]; place on prepared pan.
  3. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 20 minutes. Transfer to sauce.
  4. Serving size: 4 meatballs