There's an air of foreign travel in these
meatballs that make a hearty snack with drinks or dinner served
with rice.
Zesty
Turkey Meatballs with Minty Yogurt Sauce
- 2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 (15.5-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed drained and mashed
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon crushed dried oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- In a large deep skillet,
or a deep fryer, heat the oil to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl combine
turkey, garbanzo beans, egg, oregano, paprika, garlic salt, salt
and pepper. Form into balls about the size of a golf ball. Roll
in bread crumbs and deep fry until golden and cooked through,
about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the
yogurt, lemon and mint. Drain the meat balls on paper towels.
Serve with yogurt mixture on the side.
Makes 6 servings.
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