Diabetes UK Recipes: Mexican Turkey Meatballs

Prep 10 minutes | Cook 20 minutes | Serves 4

Nutrition Guide

KCal 325

Carbs 27.0g

Fibre 9.6g

Protein 41.0g

Fat 3.1g

Saturates 0.8g

Sugars 12.0g

Salt 0.8g

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

Method

Step One

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

Step Two

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 Three

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 Four

Serve topped with the coriander and yogurt.

Step Five

Enjoy!

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