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Romano cheese has a unique flavor and is used in many Italian dishes.  You can substitute parmesan, if you prefer, but the taste is distinctly different.
To use this recipe for a more traditional meatball, substitute beef for turkey; red wine for white wine; and add a tsp of minced garlic.
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Italian Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
(4 servings - 35g protein - 10g carbohydrate per serving)

1 lb ground turkey
1 tbsp black pepper
1 slice bread, crumbled (wheat or white)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, slivered
1/2 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, black pepper, bread crumbs, egg, milk, cheese, and parsley.
  • Blend well.
  • Form into 10-12 meatballs.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a heavy skillet.
  • Add meatballs.
  • Cook over medium heat, turning frequently, until browned on all sides.
  • Heat remaining oil in second skillet.
  • Saute onion and peppers until tender.
  • When meatballs are brown, place on top of onions and peppers.
  • Stir wine and broth into empty skillet that held meatballs.
  • Stir well and cook until reduced by half.
  • Pour juices over meatballs and vegetables.
  • Serve hot. Garnish with wedge of tomato, if desired.


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