My easy and quick Southwest Turkey Meatballs recipe is combined with a colorful blend of black beans, corn, tomatoes, lime and cilantro making it a complete hearty meal. This complete meal takes only 20-minutes to make and your family will be happy you made it.
Takes 20 Minutes Serves 4
11 Ingredients:
- 1 lbExtra Lean Ground Turkey
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (grated and drained of excess water)
- 2 tsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup Frozen Corn (white or yellow)
- 2 cups Black Beans (can)
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (Diced)
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth (to taste)
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, salt and pepper and mix well. Shape into 16 meatballs, each about the size of a golf ball. Optional: Spray meatballs with avocado cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add meatballs and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Add corn, beans, tomatoes, broth, lime juice and cumin and mix well. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in cilantro and serve.
- Divide onto plates and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Total Calories: 356
Fat: 13g
Total Carbs: 32g
Net Carbs: 22g
Fiber: 10g
Sugar: 4g
protein: 31g
