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Turkey Kale Meatballs

Course Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 pound minced turkey
  • 1 cup defrosted frozen kale excess liquid squeezed out before measuring
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¾ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil for the pan

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat a cast iron sauté pan on low heat. Make sure the pan has a lid (to finish the cooking process).
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the garlic, tomato paste, salt paprika and pepper. Add the kale and mix well. Add the turkey and mix all ingredients together well.
  • Shape into 16 medium sized meatballs.
  • Heat the olive oil in the pan and place the turkey balls in the oil. Raise the heat to medium and fry on each side for about 3 minutes. Add 3-4 tbsp water to the pan, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with the pan juices.

Notes

Recipe inspired by Delicious Dish. Click this link for the original recipe.