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Santa Fe Meatballs
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Santa Fe Meatballs

15 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

611
Calories
44g
Protein
34g
Fat
34g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
White Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 slices Atkins BakeryTM Ready-To-Eat Country White Bread, torn into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 pound pepper Jack (or Monterey Jack) cheese, cut into 12 equal sized cubes
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup prepared green salsa
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Directions

1

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes, and set aside.

2

2. In a large bowl, soak bread in water and cream until soft. Mix in turkey, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and onions. Divide mixture into 12 portions, insert a cheese cube into the center of each portion and form into balls (make sure cheese is completely enclosed).

3

3. Heat remaining oil over medium heat. Cook meatballs 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add salsa and chicken broth to skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and spoon sauce over meatballs before serving.

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