Low Carb Turkey And Poultry Recipes

Ingredients:

1 tbsp canola oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 slice atkins white bread, torn small pieces
1/2 cup water
1 lb ground turkey
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 lb pepper jack (or monterey jack) chee, cut 12 equal cu
1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup green salsa

Instructions:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Cook
onion 5 minutes, until softened; cool slightly. In a large bowl soak bread
in water until soft. Mix in turkey, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and
onions. Divide mixture into 12 portions.

Insert a cheese cube in the center of each portion and form into balls
(make sure cheese is completely enclosed).

Heat remaining 2 teapoons oil over medium heat. Cook meatballs 5 minutes,
turning to brown on all sides. Mix salsa and chicken broth. Add to
skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until
meatballs are cooked through. Transfer to a plate; spoon sauce over
meatballs.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Carbohydrates: 7.5 grams
Net Carbs: 4.5 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 31 grams
Fat: 23.5 grams
Calories: 364

Description:
"These lightly spicy turkey meatballs with melted cheese centers are a
nice change of pace from traditional meatballs."

Servings: 4