Dr. Oz recruited some of his favorite experts to share on his show how they like to prepare his favorite grain: quinoa! Gastroenterologist Dr. Roshini Raj loves quinoa because it is a great source of fiber and can be very beneficial for those who struggle with constipation. Get your daily dose with her recipe for turkey quinoa meatballs.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground turkey
2/3 cup quinoa, cooked
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 egg
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
1/2 tsp dried basil and oregano
2 cups of tomato sauce
Salt, to taste
Lettuce leaves
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Thoroughly cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or cooking spray. In a large bowl add ground turkey, quinoa, red onion, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, egg, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Roll into 1 to 1-1/2 inch balls and add to prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly. Bake for around 30 minutes until the meatballs are firm and cooked throughout.
While the meatballs are baking, heat the tomato sauce in a large saucepan. Transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce and stir to coat them.
Sprinkle some parsley on top. Serve the meatballs alongside the lettuce leaves.
