Turkey Meatballs!

Today, I was given a challenge to come up with a recipe using turkey mince from Crozier's Turkeys - the only truly free range turkey farm in New Zealand!  Of course, I jumped at the chance.  As most of you know, I always cook a turkey in the festive season, and the turkey's from Crozier's are amazing!  I even got the chance to take a walk around the farm and see them roaming in the paddocks.  Very cool.

Anyways, here's what I made:

Turkey Meatballs

500g turkey mince
1 small apple, grated
1/2 red onion, grated
1tsp nutmeg
small handful of parsley, chopped
season with salt

In a bowl, combine the above ingredients and mix until combined.  I like to get in there with my hands to make sure there are no clumps of anything.

Using damp hands, form small balls - I got 21 out of this batch.  Set on a plate and place in the fridge to firm while you prepare the salad.

Salad

Iceberg lettuce, washed and sliced
Capsicum, diced
Tomatoes, diced
Avocado, diced
Carrot, grated
sunflower seeds

I dressed this with a raspberry vinegar.

In a frying pan, heat a small amount of coconut oil (1tsp or less) on a medium/high heat.  Add meatballs to the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until browned.  Serve with salad and roast potatoes.

If you think this recipe sounds like something you'd like to try, make sure you head over to Crozier's Turkeys page and give them a like, grab yourself a pricelist and purchase from these fantastic free range farmers!

Anywho, I hope you enjoyed this recipe :) Happy cooking!