AMOUNT: 4 - 6 Servings
1. Make crumbs in
blender (or by hand) using:
1 slice whole wheat bread, dry or toasted, torn into pieces
about 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, stems removed (2 - 4 T. dry can be used)
2. Combine thoroughly
in mixing bowl, shape into 18 to 20 balls and brown on all sides in nonstick
pan:
1 lb. ground turkey
bread crumb mixture
1/3 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. nonfat or lowfat milk (I omit this)
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/4 t. thyme leaves
1/4 t. lemon peel, dried or fresh (sometimes I omit this)
3. Add 1 cup water, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
4. Blend together
and stir into pan with meat balls, bringing to a boil; cook and stir
1 minute to thicken lightly:
2 c. water
2 T. lemon juice, fresh preferred (I omit this--family didn't like it)
2 T. cornstarch or arrowroot powder
1 t. Worcestershire sauce (I omit this)
5. Serve immediately over brown rice or noodles. Or cool and freeze.
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