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Bone-Crunching Meatballs

Name: Bone-Crunching Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup chopped green onions (green part only); 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Plum sauce

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

5 dozen

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022

Water chestnuts are the secret ingredient in these unique meatballs. Kids will love the “bone-like” crunch the chestnuts add when they bite into each meatball!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped green onions (green part only)
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons canola oil
Plum sauce

Directions

Cut enough water chestnut slices in half to make 60 pieces; set aside. Save remaining water chestnuts slices for another use.
In a large bowl, combine the next 10 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Divide into 60 portions and shape each portion around a water chestnut piece.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute meatballs in oil in batches 5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish.
Cover and bake 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Serve with plum sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 27 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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