Light Turkey Meatballs

  

Ingredients:

• 3 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent lean, dark meat)
• 3 scallions, finely chopped
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large egg
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Instructions:

Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with milk; set aside at least 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine turkey, scallions, garlic, parsley, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and breadcrumb mixture; mix gently with a fork.

With hands, form mixture into balls, each equal to 2 level tablespoons; arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

To freeze, place baking sheet with meatballs in the freezer, and freeze for 1 hour to set their shape; transfer frozen meatballs to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.