Low Fat Turkey Meatballs And Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces ground turkey

1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided

1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

nonstick cooking spray

2 cups red and green bell pepper strips

14 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes, broken up

1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano

8 ounces penne, cooked

-- or other tubular pasta

Method

1.In large bowl, combine turkey, bread crumbs, onion powder, fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons water; form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

2.Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

Add meatballs; cook, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes, or until well-browned and cooked through.

Remove skillet from heat.

With slotted spoon, remove meatballs.

3.Spray skillet again with cooking spray.

Add peppers; cook, stirring, about 5 minutes, until crisp-tender.

Stir in tomatoes, oregano and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

4.Return meatballs to skillet; bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and meatballs are heated through.

Serve with cooked pasta.

Per serving: About 296 calories, 21g protein, 34g carbohydrate, 9g fat, 26% calories from fat, 67mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 4g fiber.

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