Turkey Beet Meatballs

Beets have essential nutrients including Vitamin C. Vitamin C is crucial for circulation, immunity, skin quality, peak mental performance, and overall well-being.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 lbs dark ground turkey
• 1/2 large red beet (about 1 cup finely grated)
• 1 large sweet onion (about 1 cup finely grated)
• 8 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon ginger (peeled fresh)
• 1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

• Set oven to 375F (the convection roast setting will help create a browning of the outside of the meatball but isn’t necessary if you don’t have convection)
• Cut the half beet and sweet onion into large chunks.
• In a food processor, blend the beet, onion, and garlic, and ginger until a fine mealy consistency.
• In a medium to large bowl, mix the turkey meat, the beet mixture, chopped parsley, turmeric, smoked paprika, and coriander, salt and pepper.
• Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with avocado oil.
• Ideally using a 1-ounce portion scoop, portion into about 55 meatballs. If you don’t have a portion scoop, use a large tablespoon and form a round ball with your hands. Portion into rows on the lightly greased, parchment lined cookie sheet.
• Roast in the oven 15+ minutes until fully cooked inside and lightly browned.

SOME VARIETIES

The mixture can be used to make burgers as well (makes about 11 4oz patties)

This mixture is loaded with brain boosting ingredients. In addition to the ginger, turmeric, paprika and coriander, add a dash of cinnamon, cayenne or jalapeno for a little kick.

Alternatively, swap out those spices for rosemary, sage, fennel, and/or oregano for a completely different flavour profile while still enhancing your thinker!

Fold in minced greens like swiss chard or kale.

Throw in a few cauliflower florets, a handful of cut cabbage, or a handful of mushrooms into the food processor along with the beets mixture.

Source

https://tanaamen.com/blog/turkey-beet-meatballs/