Southwest Turkey Meatballs

A while ago, a friend was doing a month of fowl recipes, and this was one of them.  I tried it at the time, but didn't save the recipe, so then I had to search the web for the recipe again!  Thankfully I did find it, or at least something very close to it.  I modified the original recipe just a smidge...how can you do something "southwest" without onions???  So I added that and subbed panko bread crumbs for whole wheat (because I couldn't find whole wheat.  If you do find whole wheat, cut the bread crumbs to 1/4 cup).  This is pretty tasty, and you can serve with shredded cheddar cheese if you want. 

Finished dinner...and yes that is the new Sam Adams Alpine Spring beer in the background.  Very good as well! :-)

Ingredients:

·         1 lb ground turkey

·         2 egg whites

·         1/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs or panko

·         ¼ cup finely diced onions

·         ¼ tsp salt

·         ¼ tsp pepper

·         2 tsp olive oil

·         1 cup frozen corn

·         1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed well

·         1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice

·         ½ medium onion, diced

·         1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

·         1 tsp ground cumin

·         Chopped cilantro to taste

Directions:

1.       In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, ¼ cup finely diced onions, salt and pepper.  Mix well.  Shape into 1 inch meatballs, makes about 26-28.

2.      In a large skillet, heat oil on medium high.  Add meatballs and cook 3-5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides.  Add corn, beans, tomatoes, diced onions, lime juice, and cumin.  Mix well.  Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.  Stir in cilantro and serve with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.