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Lighter Swedish Meatballs

Name: Lighter Swedish Meatballs
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1/2 lb ground chicken; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 cup low-fat milk; 1 cup steamed carrots; 1 cup steamed peas

A leaner version of Swedish meatballs with a tomato-based sauce and steamed vegetables.

50 minutes6 servings

Method

In a bowl, combine ground turkey, chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into small meatballs.
In a skillet, heat olive oil, add meatballs, and cook until browned on all sides.
Add tomato sauce and milk to the skillet, simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve meatballs with tomato sauce and steamed vegetables.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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