Pumpkin Meatballs

Serves 4

Pumpkin Meatball Ingredients

• 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast
• 1 c. finely chopped spinach
• 15 oz. white beans (drained, rinsed and partially mashed)
• ¾ c. canned 100% pumpkin puree
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 T packed brown sugar
• 2 t ground cinnamon
• ¼ t ground nutmeg
• ¼ t ground ginger
• ½ t garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• low-sodium sauce (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl using your hands. Don't overmix. It will be sticky! Form the mixture into 36 golf ball-sized meatballs. You can minimize the stick by first refrigerating the meat mixture for about 30 minutes. Bake for 45 minutes. Serve over a bed of spinach leaves or zucchini noodles topped with your favorite low-sodium sauce (optional). 

Amount per serving: Calories 140, Protein 19 g, Fat 1.5 g, Carbohydrate 12 g 

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