Greek meatballs

Here is one of my favorite WW recipes. These meatballs are simmered in a hearty tomato sauce with a hint of cinnamon. Different, but so good!

For the meatballs you will need:

• 3/4 lbs lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup egg substitute
• 3 Tbs chopped parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Mix well and form into 18-20 balls. Place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with non stick spray...

Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, turning them once. Set aside...

Now for the sauce:

• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 Tbs tomato paste
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Spray a large saucepan with non-stick spray and add the onion, garlic and the oregano. Cook until the onion is soft and add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1/4 tsp salt and the cinnamon. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook until sauce begins to thicken slightly (about 15 minutes). Add the meatballs and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

I serve this over orzo, along with a greek salad. One serving is 3 meatballs with 1/2 cup cooked orzo. The WW points for this is 8. I love this meal. The cinnamon makes the flavor quite unique. It makes plenty for leftovers that freeze really well. Try it, you'll love it :-)

Comments

[Lisa]

Thanks for the new recipe - thanks for inspiring this back on track Mommy!

[Sharie]

My mom used to make these ALL the time, one of my favorite meals (although she used hamburger). She would simmer them with green beans and serve over rice. I think you could add the green beans for 0 pts, and I'm telling you they are delicious!

[Debbie]

Sandra, how weird....I was just thinking I would love to try another one of your low fat recipies. And then, there you go and post one that looks really tasty BTW!

[Tammie]

That sounds yummy!! Can you use another spice? (David is allergic to cinnamon.)