Sunday, April 19, 2009

LOW-FAT MEXICAN MEATBALLS

12 ounces ground turkey
1/3 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute
1 T. tomato paste
1 T. minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 jar(16 ounces) medium or hot salsa ( low sodium, if possible)
1 cup water
1/2 cup corn
2 cups hot,cooked rice

In a medium bowl,combine the first 6 ingredients. Form into 18 small meatballs.Coat a large no-stick baking sheet or jelly roll pan with no-fat no-stick spray. Add the meatballs in a single layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or untill browned.In a large frying pan, mix the salsa, water and corn. Add the meatballs. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Serve over the rice.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving:
328 calories,
3.2 g. fat,
3.3 g. dieatary fiber,
55 mg. cholesteral

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