Turkey Cocktail Meatballs

Name: Turkey Cocktail Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 18 meatballs
Ingredients: 1 beet, peeled; 1 carrot, peeled; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice; 1/2 lb (225 g) ground turkey; 8 saltine crackers, crushed to a fine powder; 1 egg; 1/4 cup (10 g) cilantro, finely chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) ketchup; 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek; 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil; Lemon wedges, for serving

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Preparation 15 min
Cooking 20 min
Servings 1
Makes 18 meatballs
Freezes Yes

Turkey and vegetables always had a place at the family table during the holidays. They’re a must. But this year, play with the formula by serving them in ultra-moist meatball form.

Featured in RICARDO Magazine HOLIDAY 2018 (p. 57)

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Sans lactose
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Ingredients

Vegetables
- 1 beet, peeled
- 1 carrot, peeled
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
Meatballs
- 1/2 lb (225 g) ground turkey
- 8 saltine crackers, crushed to a fine powder
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (10 g) cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ketchup
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving

Preparation

Vegetables
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- With a spiralizer, cut the vegetables into thin spirals (or cut into a fine julienne with a knife). On the baking sheet, toss the vegetable spirals with the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and drizzle with the lemon juice. Set aside.
Meatballs
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the turkey, crushed saltines, egg, cilantro, ketchup and sambal oelek. With lightly oiled hands, form the mixture into balls using about 1 tbsp (15 ml) for each one, and gently flatten to facilitate cooking.
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, working in batches, brown the meatballs in the oil for 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Top each meatball with some of the vegetable spirals and secure with a toothpick. Keep in the warm skillet until ready to serve. Serve with the lemon wedges.

Note from Ricardo

Pro tip: Serve the meatballs in the same skillet they were cooked in, guaranteeing they stay warmer longer.

Personal Note

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Turkey Cocktail Meatballs

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