Diabetic Garlic Turkey Balls

Ingredients

• 2 lbs extra lean ground turkey
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 fluid ounces liquid egg substitute or 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 2 fluid ounces evaporated skim milk
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons minced parsley
• 3 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

Sauce

• olive oil flavored cooking spray
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, minced
• 4 large plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 16 fluid ounces fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 fluid ounces dry sherry

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, garlic, onion, ¼ cup parsley, egg substitute, bread crumbs, evaporated skim milk, thyme, paprika, cumin, salt (if using), and pepper.

3. 3

   Mix well and form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.

4. 4

   (You should get about 5 dozen meatballs).

5. 5

   Place meatballs on rimmed nonstick baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes, until nicely browned.

6. 6

   Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to a large platter and set aside.

7. 7

   ---To Make The Garlic Sauce---.

8. 8

   Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.

9. 9

   Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not browned.

10. 10

    Stir in the tomatoes, broth, and sherry; bring to a boil.

11. 11

    Add the meatballs to the skillet, reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook until meatballs are cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the meatballs.

12. 12

    Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a large serving platter and sprinkle with parsley and almonds.

13. 13

    Serve with toothpicks for spearing the meatballs.