Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 slice fresh whole wheat bread, crusts removed, pulsed into crumbs
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 12 cup finely grated carrot
  • 12 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Combine the turkey with all other ingredients in a large work bowl.
  • Form into 2 1/2 -inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
  • Broil for 10 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
  • If you are going to add the meatballs to sauce, pull them out of the broiler just before they are cooked through.