Turkey Kale Quinoa Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground turkey

¾ cup diced yellow onion

1 cup kale

2 eggs

½ cup quinoa

2 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup crushed croutons or breadcrumbs

1/3 cup Parmesan or mozzarella cheese

¼ cup tomato paste

2 garlic cloves

1 teaspoon thyme

2 tablespoons basil

3 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Finely chop onion and kale

2. Cook quinoa as directed by normal instructions then sauté in butter for 10 minutes for a little extra crunch

3. Add raw turkey and ingredients into large bowl and mix well with your hands

4. Roll mixture into golf ball sized meatballs and place on baking sheet

5. Spray pan in EVOO and bake on 350 degrees F for 20 minutes (turning your meatballs half way through) or fry in a sauté pan if you like your meatballs more brown

6. Serve with orzo and your favorite marinara - Buon Appetito! ;)