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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

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Amount per serving
Calories575
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g47%

Saturated Fat 7.9g40%
Cholesterol 147mg49%
Sodium 2076mg91%
Total Carbohydrate 35g13%

Dietary Fiber 5.8g21%
Protein 34g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.