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Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps

Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps

This meatball recipe is stuffed with healthy goodies, including turkey, quinoa and zucchini.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 onion, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley, squeezed dry
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. ground oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 9 large butter lettuce leaves
  • 6 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. /4 lbs. ground turkey
  2. cup cooked quinoa
  3. /2 onion, grated
  4. cloves garlic, minced
  5. /2 cup grated zucchini
  6. /4 cup chopped parsley, squeezed dry
  7. /4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  8. Tbsp. soy sauce
  9. tsp. ground oregano
  10. /2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  11. egg, beaten
  12. cups tomato sauce
  13. large butter lettuce leaves
  14. Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese