Turkey Meatballs
These turkey meatballs are bursting with flavor and are perfect for sharing with loved ones. The combination of spices and fresh ingredients creates a mouthwatering dish that will leave your taste buds delighted. From the fragrant coriander to the zesty lime, each bite is a symphony of deliciousness. Prepare these meatballs ahead of time for a stress-free meal that is sure to impress!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 400g/14oz turkey mince
- ½ bunch fresh coriander
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 2 spring onions
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- ½ bunch fresh coriander
- 1 green chilli
- drizzle olive oil
- wedges lime
- leaves lettuce
Instructions
- Heat half the oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook for five minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and spices and cook for a further two minutes. Remove from the heat, tip into a bowl and leave to cool.
- Meanwhile, for the salsa, combine the tomatoes, spring onions, avocado, lime and coriander in a bowl. Mix in half the chilli, taste and stir in more chilli if required. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season to taste with pepper, then set aside.
- Once the onion mixture has cooled, add the turkey and coriander and mix thoroughly. Using wet hands, shape the mixture into 16 golf-ball sized balls and then transfer to a baking tray and cover with cling film.
- Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes; this will help the meatballs to firm and will stop them from falling apart during cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Heat the remaining oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and fry the meatballs for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden-brown on all sides. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Transfer the meatballs to a clean baking tray and cook in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through. Leave to rest for a few minutes before serving with the salsa, lime wedges and lettuce leaves.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT1H
Yield
Serves 4
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