Turkey Mince Meatball Madness!

Turkey mince is incredibly versatile, so having only one recipe for Turkey mince meatballs just isn't going to cut it. Here's two of our absolute favorites, the first being Cafe Delites lean take on garlic and pesto meatballs in a rich tomato sauce - ideal with spaghetti or served in a sub sandwich! The second is a Greek style meatball from Damn Delicious which is perfect as a Mediterranean meal with pitta bread and tzatziki.

Ingredients

Turkey Meatballs with Garlic and Pesto

• 2 packets of Organic Turkey Thigh or Breast Mince
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (or almond meal for lower carb)
• 1 large egg
• 4 tablespoons traditional basil pesto
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic crushed or minced
• 2 heaping teaspoons paprika (sweet or smokey)
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli flakes (optional but gives them a nice kick)
• Salt to season (about 2 teaspoons)

For the Sauce

• 1 Large Jar of quality passata
• A handful of Fresh Basil and Parsley
• Salt, pepper, and freshly grated parmesan

Greek Turkey Meatballs

• 1 packet of Organic Turkey Thigh or Breast Mince
• 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 large egg yolks
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the tzatziki

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 Cucumber, finely diced
• 2 cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint