Diabetic Recipe: Pumpkin Meatballs

Makes 36 meatballs (9 servings)

Ingredients

1⅓ lb ground turkey breast
1 cup of finely chopped spinach
15 oz. can of white beans (drained, rinsed & partially mashed)
¾ cup canned 100% pumpkin puree
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
(optional) low-sodium sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl using your hands. Don't overmix. It will be sticky!

Form the mixture into 36 golf-ball-sized meatballs. You can minimize the stick by first refrigerating the meat mixture for about 30 minutes.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Serve over a bed of spinach leaves or zucchini noodles topped with your favorite low-sodium sauce (optional). If you enjoy spaghetti squash, incorporate this recipe.

Nutrition per Serving (4 meatballs)

Calories: 140
Protein: 19 g
Fat: 1.5 g
Carbohydrate: 12 g

It's important to pay attention to serving size. Everyone's dietary needs and restrictions are unique. Check with your diabetes care team about specific questions or concerns.