AWESOME Turkey and brussel sprout meatballs

[Shell88 157]

I was skeptical but these came out fantastic!!!! Lots of protein!

TURKEY AND BRUSSEL SPROUT MEATBALLS

Ingredients

1 lb Ground turkey

6 strips low-sodium turkey bacon, chopped

2 Egg whites

frozen box Brussels Sprout; chopped

3 cloves Garlic; chopped

4 tablespoons Parsley

2 cups fat free Mozzarella; shredded

2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs

***Salt, Pepper, & garlic powder to flavor (additional spices may by used, just depends on preference)

Directions

a. Chop all the ingredients prior to actually beginning the cooking.

b. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and Pam, or coconut-oil, spray 2 baking sheets.

c. In a medium mixing bowl, place the chopped Brussels sprouts, parsley, garlic, and spice.

d. Next, add the egg whites, Mozzarella cheese, and bread crumbs

e. Finally add the ground turkey and turkey bacon. Hand-mix thoroughly.

f. Roll the meat mixture into palm size balls and place 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets.

g. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes about 30 meatballs!

[bobbyswife 862]

I wonder if you left out the bread crumbs if they would turn out more like sausage balls? Oh yummy, maybe sausage and Brussels!

[Shell88 157]

chicken sausage for me lol.... I've been told no pork - and no steak.... and no chicken skin.... just no lol

[Elode 8,093]

@@Shell88 And just how am I going to have any butt for my shorty shorts if you keep posting healthy food like that?? I will have to try that....when I can eat better.

[Shell88 157]

@@Elode I like when healthy food actually tastes yummy lol.... Let me know how long it takes for the pureed, soft and real food stages!!!

[Elode 8,093]

I just started soft/purée both in one stage and it took me two weeks to get there 2 days of just clears, then 12 days of thick liquids and now this. It's nice but I still live on Protein Shakes it's easier for me. I ate more today though. 1/2 egg, tbs of turkey sausage and Tbs of cheese for Breakfast, I got most of that down. Then for dinner I had 2oz of refried Beans, 1 tsp sour cream , 1 tsp of hummus, and 1 tsp of salas. It's good it just takes forever to eat. I drink my Water and 2 shakes for my protien I'm a good job do-er today! Oh and my first day of "real" food is thanksgiving!! And I didn't even plan that! Boom!

Edited November 21, 2014 by Elode

[Shell88 157]

Sweet!!! That is pure luck!! That's actually my last day of solids lol! Do you make a full shake and just refrigerate for the rest of the day to take it in periodically? I'm wondering if I should go grab some small tubberware for easy shake making

[Elode 8,093]

No I only drink Premier Protein ready-made shakes in chocolate. They are my favorite since my pre-op. I had strawberry and vanilla too but I don't like them anymore just chocolate! I drink the whole dang thing! 2 of them give me 60 grams of protien and if I don't feel like eating I will drink 3.

Edited November 21, 2014 by Elode

[Shell88 157]

So you can get the whole thing down???? Thats what I was wondering and worried about.... whether or not we can actually get in that much liquid at a time

[Elode 8,093]

@@Shell88 Yes after about a week after surgery I was able to drink a whole one. When I started it would take me a good 30-40 mins but now I can drink one in 15-20 mins. I don't push it but I did/do mainly focus on fluids so it become easier each day. Water is still the HARDEST thing to get down,it takes longer than anything to drink! I don't know why but it does. I don't dislike the taste or anything it's just weird!

[Jonathan Blue 311]

Sounds fantastic. I may need to steal this recipe.

[NewLife'sGr8 241]

ooohhh this sounds so yummy!

I'll def have to try it sometime