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The holidays are fast approaching, which means plenty of friends and family coming and going with the hustle and bustle that this time of year only adds to our already busy everyday lives. That's why I love to be readily prepared with simple and easy recipes that are versatile in the sense that they could be used as an appetizer or made into a light meal.

These Baked Mexican Meatballs are not only more wholesome, being made with a lean ground turkey, but are also full of flavor. They are perfectly popable, dipable, and dunkable as a one bite appetizer or can be used creatively to incorporate into a meal!

I made these meatballs using a lean ground turkey, and just a handful of spices (which you likely already have in your pantry), and a few fresh produce staples like green onions and cilantro.

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These meatballs are a perfect appetizer or fun piece to a dinner puzzle. If I were making them into a meal I would top them over a tex-mex salad or make a Mexican style sub sandwich, and of course, you know either of those would have SIMPLY AVOCADO™ on them too!

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Baked Mexican Meatballs
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The Skinny:
Servings: 6 • Size: 4 Meatballs • Calories: 137 • Fat: 7 g • Saturated Fat: 2 g • Carb: 5 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 15 g • Sugar: 1 g • Sodium: 197 mg

Ingredients:
1 Lb. Lean Ground Turkey
1/4 C. Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
1/4 C. Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1/4 C. Green Onions, Chopped
2 Tbsp. Salsa
2 Tsp. Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning or Homemade
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Optional Dips: SIMPLY AVOCADO™, Salsa, Queso, etc.

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup; set aside.

In a large bowl add all the meatball ingredients and mix well (using clean hands or the bowl of stand mixer with the paddle attachment.)

Shape the meat mixture into balls around the size of a golf ball.

Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Once done, remove from the oven and enjoy right away!

I served mine with SIMPLY AVOCADO™ for a delicious dunkable bite.

I found SIMPLY AVOCADO™ at my local Walmart in the produce section near the fresh salsa and salads.

Nutritional Claims: Low Carb, Sugar Conscious, Kidney Friendly, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Soy Free, Fish Free, Shellfish Free, Pork Free, Red Meat Free, Crustacean Free, Celery Free, Mustard Free, Sesame Free, Lupine Free, Mollusk Free, Alcohol Free, Kosher