Stuffed turkey meatballs
Ingredients
- 142 grams mozzarella cheese
- 455 grams lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup medium-spicy salsa
- 3/4 cup pureed jarred tomatoes
- Grated zest and juice from 1 lime
Directions
- Using a sharp knife, cut the mozzarella cheese into one centimeter cubes to make 18 evenly sized pieces. Set aside at room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix gently with your hands.
- Taking one tablespoon at a time, shape the meat mixture into 18 balls and bury a cube of cheese in the middle of each ball.
- In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat.
- Fry the meatballs in the hot oil for approximately ten minutes, shaking the pan so the meatballs brown evenly. Transfer the meatballs to a plate lined with paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- In a small bowl, combine the salsa, pureed tomatoes, lime zest and juice.
- Serve the meatballs on a large platter with a side of salsa dip.
