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2 large portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped, stems included (about 1 1/4 cups) or 1 cup of chopped white button mushrooms 1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained 2 egg whites 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
In the bowl of a food processor, place the mushrooms, spinach, egg whites, Parmesan, pepper, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Pulse until well blended.
Transfer the mushroom mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the ground turkey/chicken. Using your hands, combine the whole mixture, being careful not to over-mix. Form turkey mixture into16 equal-size meatballs.
Brown in a little bit of olive oil, when browned on all sides, dump in crushed tomatos and simmer for another 15 minutes.
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