Turkey and Rice Meatballs (Albondigas) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Turkey Recipes. (Turkey and Rice Meatballs (Albondigas) Recipe). As these turkey and rice meatballs simmer in the sauce, the rice absorbs moisture, swell ups, and creates a relatively tender, moist meatball. I didn't intend this recipe to be a Thanksgiving dinner alternative, but now that I think about it, these could actually work. These are delicious served over saffron basmati rice.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 20 to 24 small meatballs

Turkey and Rice Meatballs (Albondigas) Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey thigh meat

1 cup packed

cooked white long grain rice

3 cloves crushed garlic

¼ cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

1 large egg

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 ½ cups prepared tomato sauce

1 cup chicken broth

plus more as needed

⅓ cup creme fraiche

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

1 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

salt and pepper to taste

Breaded Turkey Breasts

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and oil the surface lightly.

Step 2

Mix ground turkey cooked rice garlic parsley egg salt paprika cumin pepper oregano cayenne and olive together in a bowl using a fork. Portion mixture with a small scoop (between 1/4 and 1/3 cup) and place on prepared foil-lined baking sheet. Use your (wet) hands to form into round meatballs. Bake in preheated oven until browned about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Pour chicken broth and prepared tomato sauce in a saucepan. Whisk in creme fraiche sherry vinegar and paprika. Transfer meatballs to tomato sauce. Set heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender 60 to 90 minutes. If sauce gets too thick add a splash or 2 of broth or water. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Turkey and Rice Meatballs (Albondigas) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 257.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.1g 38%

Carbohydrates: 15.1g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 4.9g

Fat: 14.3g 22%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 26%

Cholesterol: 105.7mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 1150.7IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.6mg 58%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 13.3mg 22%

Folate: 41.1mcg 10%

Calcium: 48.5mg 5%

Iron: 3.3mg 19%

Magnesium: 39.2mg 14%

Potassium: 562.1mg 16%

Sodium: 1423.3mg 57%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 128.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.