Ingredients
1¼lbs99% lean ground turkey
1jalapeno,seeds removed, leave some in for spicier meatballs
2garlic cloves
¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped
3scallions,chopped
¼cupseasoned plain,or gluten-free bread crumbs
1large egg
1tspcumin
pinch oregano
salt and fresh pepper
cooking spray
creamy cilantro tomatillo dipping sauce,optional for dipping
Preparation
Lightly spray a baking pan with oil. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and scallions into a small food processor or chopper and pulse a few times until finely minced.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, chopped herbs, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Using your hands, mix well and measure ¼ cup of meat, then divide in two making each meatball ⅛ cup in size.
Roll and place on a baking pan.
Bake meatballs at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Makes 24 meatball.
