Savory homemade turkey meatballs on a bed of bulgur wheat, topped with a creamy-spicy Tikka Masala sauce and garnished with cilantro and lime on a white platter atop a red napkin.

Tikka Masala Turkey Meatballs with Bulgur Wheat

Name: Tikka Masala Turkey Meatballs with Bulgur Wheat
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: BULGUR WHEAT; 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup quick cooking bulgur wheat; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 lime, zested; 1 large tomato, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; 4 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; MEATBALLS; 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh gingerroot; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon plain yogurt; ⅓ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1 egg white; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; GRAVY; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh gingerroot; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 5 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder

This dinner recipe is everything you love about Indian food and more. This Tikka Masala Turkey Meatballs with Bulgur Wheat recipe has savory homemade turkey meatballs that keep the guilt low (under 500 calories per serving!), while a creamy-spicy Tikka Masala sauce keeps the flavor high.

Total Time

1 Hour 40 Minutes

Serving Size

6 Servings

BULGUR WHEAT

cup low-sodium vegetable broth

cup quick cooking bulgur wheat

cinnamon stick

lime, zested

large tomato, chopped

tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

tablespoons olive oil

1/2

teaspoon salt

MEATBALLS

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey

teaspoons finely grated fresh gingerroot

teaspoons minced garlic

teaspoon lemon juice

teaspoon chili powder

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

teaspoon plain yogurt

1/3

cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

egg white

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

GRAVY

tablespoon olive oil

cups chopped onion

teaspoons finely grated fresh gingerroot

teaspoons minced fresh garlic

large tomatoes, chopped

tablespoon turmeric powder

teaspoons coriander powder

teaspoon cumin powder

teaspoons chili powder

teaspoons granulated sugar

teaspoons chopped cilantro leaves

1/2

cup plain yogurt

teaspoons dried thyme

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

slices of lime, if desired

Heat oven to 350°F.

To make bulgur wheat: In small saucepan bring vegetable broth to boil over medium high heat. Remove from heat and add bulgur wheat, cinnamon stick and lime zest. Cover 50 minutes or until bulgur wheat is tender. Add tomato, parsley, olive oil and salt. Fold ingredients together, cover until ready to serve.

While bulgur is resting, in large bowl combine ground turkey, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, chili powder, thyme, yogurt, breadcrumbs, egg white, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.

Prepare baking sheet with cooking spray or parchment paper. Form turkey mixture into meatballs 1-inch in diameter and place 1-inch apart on prepared baking sheet. (24 meatballs total.)

Bake 22 minutes and until 165°F. in the middle as measured by a meat thermometer. Always cook to well-done. Remove from oven, cover and set aside.

To make gravy: In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook olive oil and onions until golden brown. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, chili powder and sugar. Cook 5 minutes.

Add cooked meatballs and coat gravy. Heat 15 minutes. Add yogurt, thyme, salt and pepper.

Serve the Tikka Masala Turkey Meatballs with the flavorful Bulgur Wheat. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

Calories

300

Protein

13g

Carbohydrates

29g

Fiber

Sugars

11g

Fat