Name: Mexican turkey meatballs
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500g turkey breast mince; 50g bread, whizzed into coarse breadcrumbs; 1tbsp mild chilli powder; 1tsp smoked paprika; 1/2tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2tsp ground cumin; 1/2tsp garlic powder; 1/2tsp dried oregano; Calorie-controlled cooking spray; 1 onion, finely sliced; 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes; 400g can kidney beans in water, rinsed and drained; Fresh coriander leaves, to serve; 2tbsp 0% fat natural Greek yogurt, to serve

Pair with brown rice and steamed vegetables for a filling and satisfying midweek meal. With thanks to WW (Weight Watchers UK) for this recipe.

Serves

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Each 465g serving contains (excludes serving suggestion)

KCal

325

Carbs

27.0g

Fibre

9.6g

Protein

41.0g

Fat

3.1g

Saturates

0.8g

Sugars

12.0g

Salt

0.8g

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Ingredients

500g turkey breast mince

50g bread, whizzed into coarse breadcrumbs

1tbsp mild chilli powder

1tsp smoked paprika

1/2tsp ground cinnamon

1/2tsp ground cumin

1/2tsp garlic powder

1/2tsp dried oregano

Calorie-controlled cooking spray

1 onion, finely sliced

2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes

400g can kidney beans in water, rinsed and drained

Fresh coriander leaves, to serve

2tbsp 0% fat natural Greek yogurt, to serve

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Method

Step 1

Combine the mince, breadcrumbs and half the spices and dried herbs in a bowl. Roll the mixture into 20 balls.

Step 2

Lightly mist a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Cook the meatballs over a medium heat, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until browned all over.

Step 3

Set the meatballs aside and mist the pan again. Add the onion, cook for 5 minutes, then add the remaining dried spices and herbs, along with the tomatoes, kidney beans, 125ml water and the meatballs. Stir, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked.

Step 4

Serve topped with the coriander and yogurt.

Recipe tips

Add a chopped red pepper to the onions to boost the veg content and flavour of the sauce

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