Smart Sweet N' Smoky Glazed Turkey Meatballs
with Apple, Cucumber and Tomato Salad- Wheat
- Soy
- Egg
- Milk
- Mustard
- Sulphites
Cranberry spread and chipotle sauce are the secret ingredients in this succulent turkey meatball meal! Paired with a crunchy apple, cucumber and tomato salad, this is a simple and satisfying smart supper.
250 g
Ground Turkey
113 g
Green Cabbage, shredded
1 unit
Gala Apple
113 g
Baby Spinach
80 g
Tomato
66 g
Mini Cucumber
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
()
28 g
Salad Topping Mix
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2 tbsp
Chipotle Sauce
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2 tbsp
Cranberry Spread
1 tbsp
BBQ Seasoning
()
1 tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
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¼ tsp
Sugar*
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
0.31 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce. Core apple. Coarsely grate half the apple. Cut remaining apple into 1/4-inch pieces.Transfer grated apple to a strainer. Using your hands, squeeze out any liquid. Set aside.Halve cucumber lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons.Cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Add turkey, panko, BBQ seasoning, grated apple and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt to a medium bowl. Season with pepper, then combine.Using damp hands, roll mixture into 8 (16) equal-sized meatballs.
Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.Roast in the middle of the oven until golden-brown and cooked through, 12-14 min.**
Add vinegar, 1 tsp (2 tsp) cranberry spread, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1 1/2 tbsp (3 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine.Add remaining apples to the bowl with dressing.
When meatballs are almost done, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.When hot, add chipotle sauce, remaining cranberry spread and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) water. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min.Add meatballs. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are coated, 30 sec.
Add spinach, tomatoes and cucumbers to the bowl with apples and dressing. Toss to coat. Divide meatballs and salad between plates.Spoon any remaining sauce from the pan over meatballs.Sprinkle salad topping mix over salad.
- Flavor: Many loved the sweet and smoky combination, with the cranberry and chipotle sauce creating a delicious glaze for the meatballs.
- Ease of prep: Reviewers found this recipe quick and simple to prepare, with some noting it was easy enough for kids to make.
- Suggestions: Consider adding feta cheese to the salad for creaminess, and serving with rice or quinoa for a more filling meal.
- Portions: Several customers mentioned wanting more meatballs or a larger protein portion, as they felt hungry soon after eating.
- Salad: Some found the salad dressing a bit bland; try adding fresh lemon juice and salt to enhance the flavors.
