Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Muscling Up Meatballs

*Adapted from a Biggest Loser recipe

3/4 C KIKKOMAN PANKO BREAD CRUMBS
1/3 C FAT FREE MILK
1 LB GROUND turkey breast meat
3 LARGE EGG WHITES
1/4 C FRESH PARSLEY LEAVES
1/4 c. RDUCED FAT PARM CHEESE
2 TSP Crushed Garlic
1 TSP ONION POWDER
3 sprigs of Fresh Thyme
1/2 TSP SALT

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly mist baking sheet with olive oil. Set aside.In a mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes or until milk softens the crumbs. Add the tukey breast, egg whites, parsley, cheese, garlic , onion pwder, thyme and salt. Mix well with clean hands or a fork. Divide mixture into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink inside

52 cals, 3g carbs, 8g protein, 92g sodium, 1 g fat

SERVE WITH WHOLE WHEAT PASTA, LOW CAL MARINARA AND VEGGIE~ I served them plain with fresh veggies.

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