Turkey Meatballs with Green Beans & Tomatoes

Yield: 2 servings

Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 3 Condiments

Total Time: 30 minutes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Blackening Seasoning

3 tbsp paprika

2 tsp onion powder

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp ground black pepper

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp cayenne pepper

Ingredients

14 oz. 95-97% lean ground turkey

½ tsp salt

¼ cup minced scallion

1½ tsp blackening seasoning (recipe below)

2 tsp olive oil

2 cups cut green beans

¾ cup water

¾ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 cup fresh basil leaves, gently torn

Directions

Optional: To make your own blackening seasoning, combine all the blackening seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Measure out 1½ teaspoons and store the extra in a closed, airtight container to use for other meals.

1. To make the meatballs, thoroughly combine the ground turkey with the salt and scallions and shape into 6 equal-sized meatballs.

2. Sprinkle the meatballs with 1½ teaspoons of blackening seasoning.

3. Heat the olive oil in an 8-inch sauce pan over moderate heat.

4. Place the meatballs into the pan and brown gently from all sides.

5. Once the meatballs are well-browned, remove them from the pan and set aside.

6. Add the green beans and ¾ cups of water into the same sauce pan, and bring to a boil.

7. Return the browned meatballs into the pan, cover with a lid, and cook gently for 8 minutes, until the beans are tender and the meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 165°F.

8. Add the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves and continue to simmer for one more minute.

9. Serve 3 meatballs per portion with an equal amount of the veggies and their juices per portion.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 360 calories, 19g fat, 12g carb, 42g protein