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Skinny Swedish Meatballs

6 Green, 4 Blue, and 4 Purple points per serving.
Makes: 7 servings
Calories: 261
Author: Alisha Hughes

Ingredients

  • INGREDIENTS FOR MEATBALLS:
  • 1 pound 98-99% lean ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • INGREDIENTS FOR GRAVY:
  • 1 tablespoon light butter
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 5.3 ounces non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups fat-free beef broth
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • Optional ingredient: 3-1/2 cups egg noodles, uncooked

Instructions

  • Begin cooking egg noodles, according to the directions on the package, if you will be using them.
  • In a large bowl, combine the meatball ingredients. Shape into 21 meatballs that are 2 tablespoons each.
  • In a large covered skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs 2 minutes. Flip meatballs and cook 2 more minutes. Transfer meatballs to a plate or bowl.
  • For gravy, melt butter in the skillet and cook mushrooms and onions for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
  • While mushrooms and onions are cooking, mix cornstarch and water in with the Greek yogurt.
  • Mix flour into the mushroom/onion mixture.
  • Whisk in broth, milk, Worcestershire sauce, yogurt mixture, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook 3-5 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Return meatballs to the pan. Cook uncovered 10-15 minutes or until meatballs are fully cooked.
  • Top with snipped parsley.