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Turkey Meatballs with Herb Salad





Total Time
50 mins

Lime juice and cilantro give Betsy Dasenko’s turkey meatballs bright flavor. Try them with a Vietnamese herb salad.

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “20 Make-Ahead Meals to Simplify Dinnertime.”

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 1 pound ground turkey
 1 tablespoon lime juice
 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
 1 large egg, lightly beaten
 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/2 teaspoon pepper
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  Vietnamese Herb Salad
Step 1
1

In a bowl, mix turkey, lime juice, panko, egg, cheese, cilantro, salt, and pepper just until combined. Form into 10 balls, about 2 in. each.

Step 2
2

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve meatballs over the herb salad.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575Calories from Fat 56
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g56%

Saturated Fat 7.9g40%
Cholesterol 147mg49%
Sodium 2076mg87%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Dietary Fiber 5.8g24%
Protein 34g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.