Turkey Meatballs with Sage and Cranberries - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Turkey Meatballs with Sage and Cranberries is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1 pound ground lean turkey
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, soaked in 1 ounce skim milk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup packed Swiss chard, spinach or arugula, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Parchment paper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 ounces store-bought cranberry chutney (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a small pan over medium heat; add pine nuts and stir until aromatic and light brown, a few minutes. In a bowl, combine all ingredients from turkey through pepper, being careful not to overmix. Cover and chill for at least 2 1/2 hours. (Chilling will help meatballs keep their shape while cooking.) Heat oven to 400 °. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper; brush paper with oil. Roll meat into 1-inch balls; place on baking sheet 1/2 inch apart. Bake until balls are brown and bounce back to the touch, and internal temperature reaches 165 °, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove; let rest. Serve warm with chutney, if desired. DO AHEAD: These savory bites can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Store, covered, in the fridge; reheat at 250 °F for 15 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries, Spinach, Nuts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Turkey Meatballs with Sage and Cranberries recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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