Specifically, cooking Southwestern Turkey Meatball Skillet Supper...the cover recipe from the October issue of Clean Eating magazine. It was yummy! If I make the recipe again I think I'll spice up the meatballs a bit, but I'm not sure yet what I'd add. I'm really going to try to cook more (more than never) this year. For one thing it's certainly healthier to cook from scratch because I know exactly what's going into the meal. But it also stretches my food budget much farther than always eating out or buying pre-made, heat & eat food. Does that make me master of the obvious? :) I stopped at Costco on the way home this evening so we're all stocked up with yummy ingredients to make fresh, tasty food and have homemade meals to take for lunch too.
In case you'd like to try the Southwest Meatballs with the Corn & Black Bean Salsa:
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey breast
2 large egg whites
¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup frozen yellow or white corn
1 15oz BPA-free can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed well
2 cups diced vine-ripened tomatoes
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Tip: To ensure your meatballs boast their best flavor, create a caramelized crust by first searing them on all sides until they’re golden brown.
Instructions:
One: In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper and mix well. Shape into 16 meatballs, each about the size of a golf ball.
Two: In a large skillet, heat oil on medium high. Add meatballs and cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Add corn, beans, tomatoes, broth, lime juice, and cumin and mix well. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in cilantro and serve.
Nutrients per serving (4 meatballs and 1 cup corn-bean mixture): Calories: 320, Total Fat: 4.5 g, Sat Fat: 0 g, Carbs: 32 g, Fiber: 7 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 37 g, Sodium: 340 mg, Cholesterol: 55 mg.
~ k
