turkey and coriander meatballs
Turkey is an underused meat, but I think it should feature more on our plates. We all need to increase the diversity in our diets and adding not just different vegetables, but also different meats goes a long way to help this. You could serve these with a simple tomato sauce with some brown rice and green vegetables or include in a wrap with some salad. Using thigh meat will make them more succulent. They can be eaten hot or cold.
ingredients
makes 12 balls
500g turkey meat (preferably thigh)
1/2 red chilli, chopped finely
1 egg, beaten
bunch of coriander, chopped finely
1/2 red onion grated
1 garlic clove grated
olive oil for brushing
method
prep time: 40 mins
Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper.
Add the ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
With wet hands shape into about 12 balls and place on the baking tray.
Brush the balls with a little olive oil to keep moist.
Bake in a hot oven for 20 minutes until cooked.
the health boost tip
Turkey is a good source of lean protein and high in the amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin, the feel good neurotransmitter, and so turkey is believed to be good for mood health.
