1 pound lean ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup yellow onion, peeled and grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (if using dried parsley, reduce to 2 Tablespoons)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or 5-minute oats)
Nonstick cooking spray or canola oil
Optional
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
Directions
step 1In a large bowl mix together all ingredients (including the mustard if you’re using it) except the cooking spray or canola oil.
step 2For each meatball, shape 1 generous Tablespoonful of the mixture and place on baking sheet.
step 3Cover with Saran™ Premium Wrap and chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
step 4Heat a large (10-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray or rub with a few drops of canola oil on a paper towel.
step 5Add the chilled meatballs to the skillet and cook in two batches. Turn carefully and frequently with a wooden or heat-resistant rubber spatula to maintain round shape until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
step 6Store in Ziploc® Brand Containers with Snap 'n Seal Lids or Ziploc® Brand Twist ’n Loc™ Containers and freeze for up to one month. Reheat in Ziploc® brand container in microwave (remove container lid before reheating) or in a skillet over low heat in tomato sauce or low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth. Or bake on a foil-covered baking sheet in a 250 degree F preheated oven for 20 minutes
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