Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Skewers Recipe

Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Skewers Recipe

  • 6 slices Roman Meal Bread, toasted
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 36 (4 inch) bamboo skewers
  • 36 fresh basil leaves
  • 18 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Foil-line one baking sheet.
  2. Break bread slices into pieces; place in blender or food processor. Process until finely ground into crumbs. Remove 3/4 cup, reserve remaining bread crumbs.
  3. Combine turkey, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, egg whites, onion, chopped basil, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, pepper and salt in medium bowl. Divide turkey mixture into 36, 1-inch balls; roll in remaining bread crumbs. Place on baking sheet.
  4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from oven.
  5. Assemble meatballs, basil leaves and tomatoes on skewers. Serve with prepared marinara sauce.