Lean Meaballs and the Congressman...

I like to be prepared should any member of congress drop in to discuss the stimulus bill that does not seem to be stimulating the economy in many areas of our great country. So what should a person serve during these lean and thrifty times especially to such an important person as a congressman? I have the perfect recipe. Lean and delicious turkey meatballs. I need to stimulate my congressman's taste buds to keep him around my table just long enough to hear my 2 cents. Honestly, I am lucky to still have 2 cents left in my wallet these days after my trips to the grocery store. Don't you agree? I discuss how beneficial it is to serve turkey meatballs to the American public instead of meatballs that are laden with pork. I point out how turkey will not clog arteries resulting in a much smoother run system.

When my congressman tastes my turkey meatballs he will agree that they are much more stimulating then pork meatballs and a healthier alternative. As soon as he returns to DC, he promises to tell his constituents in Congress that the American people do not need to eat any more pork laden meatballs. He will suggest that lean turkey is the perfect solution to help all Americans.

Ah, if only it was as simple as changing government one meatball at a time!

TURKEY MEATBALLS
(low fat comfort food)

1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey
2/3 cups fine dry bread crumbs (I use Italian flavor bread crumbs)

1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 egg or egg white or egg beater
Assorted herbs (oregano, basil, Italian parsley)
Salt & pepper (do not over salt as turkey will not need much salt)

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until combined.
Form into 2 inch balls, and place in a lightly oiled baking pan.
Cook 350 for 20 minutes.
Serve hot with sauce.
Makes 10 meatballs.

*I took a cooking class at the Kroger cooking school in Georgia many years ago and this recipe was included in our class. Since turkey has less fat then beef be careful with herbs and salt as it will not wash out. So less is more. The recipe never did come with the exact herb measurements.

MANGIA!