Ingredients • No-stick cooking spray • 1 pound ground turkey • 2/3 cup dry breadcrumbs • 1 large egg • 3 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese • 2 teaspoons Dried Plum Puree • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper • Prepared pasta sauce and cooked spaghetti (optional) OR Cajun Dried Plum Barbecue Sauce (optional)
Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
In large bowl combine all ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Form mixture into 20 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. (For best flavor and appearance, form and cook meatballs immediately after mixing meat mixture.)
Place meatballs on baking sheet; bake 18 to 22 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until no longer pink in centers and juices show no pink color.
Serve as a main dish with your favorite pasta sauce and spaghetti or as an appetizer with Cajun Dried Plum Barbecue Sauce for dipping.
Dried Plum Purée: In food processor container, combine 2/3 cup (4 ounces) pitted dried plums and 3 tablespoons water; process on and off until finely chopped. (Makes 1/2 cup)
Nutritional Information (per serving) Calories 207 Cholesterol 139mg % of Calories from Fat 49% Fat 11g Sodium 760mg Carbohydrates 3g Protein 23g Fiber 0g
California Dried Plum Board - www.californiadriedplums.org