Turkey Meatballs with Braised Apples

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (500 g) lean ground turkey
• 1  (1 ) garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) soft breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) onion, chopped
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) wlanuts, chopped
• 1  (1 ) egg, lightly whisked
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) parsley leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• to taste  (to taste ) pepper
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) red pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) onion, finely chopped
• 1  (1 ) large parsnip, finely chopped
• 2  (2 ) firm apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) apple juice

Preparation:

In a bowl, combine turkey, garlic, breadcrumbs, onion, walnuts, egg, parsley, and pepper. Shape into 1 inch (2.5 cm) meatballs.

Heat 1 tbsp of canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook meatballs until nicely browned and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Heat another tbsp of canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat.  Sauté red pepper, onions and parsnip for 1 – 2 minutes.

Add apples and continue to cook until apples soften slightly, about 10 minutes. Add apple juice and simmer, uncovered, about 10-15 minutes, to slightly reduce liquid.

Add reserved meatballs to the pan and heat through, about 5 – 10 minutes.

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