Pregnancy Friendly Greek Turkey Meatballs
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 ½ lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 large egg
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely grated
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 2/3 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For searing
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the pan sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oreganoIngredient note
Oregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 2/3 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, rolled oats, egg, garlic, red onion, mint, parsley, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the mixture or the meatballs will be dense.
- 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the oats to hydrate and the mixture to firm up, making it easier to shape.
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