1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, chili powder, or salt-free Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound uncooked ground turkey or extra-lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
1 14 1/2 ounce can Italian-, Mexican-, or Cajun-style stewed tomatoes, undrained, cut up
2 cups hot cooked spaghetti squash (optional)
2 tablespoons small fresh basil or cilantro leaves or thinly sliced green onion
Instructions
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the water and bulgur.
Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 1 minute; do not drain.
Cool slightly.
Stir egg, desired seasoning, salt, and pepper into bulgur mixture.
Add ground turkey or beef; mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs. Place
in a microwave-safe 2-quart square baking dish. Cover with vented
plastic wrap. Microwave on 100-percent power (high) for 4 minutes,
rearranging once; drain off liquid.
Pour undrained stewed tomatoes over meatballs. Cover with vented
plastic wrap. Microwave on 100-percent power (high) for 1 to 3
minutes more or until meatballs are no longer pink in centers (165
degrees F). If desired, serve meatballs over spaghetti squash.
Sprinkle with basil, cilantro, or green onion. Makes 4 servings.
Serving
Suggestions
Spooning the meatballs and sauce over spaghetti squash instead of pasta helps keep the calories and carbohydrates low for this easy dinner.
Originally Submitted
12/8/2012
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