Quick Bean and Turkey Italian Meatballs

A lighter version of Italian meatballs that go well with pasta. Serve with spaghetti and sauce or any other pasta.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 126 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 egg white, beaten
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 ¼ pounds extra-lean ground turkey breast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Mash butter beans in a large mixing bowl. Add ground turkey, egg white, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly mixed. Fold bread crumbs into mixture evenly.

Step 3

Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

Step 4

Cook meatballs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).