Spring Turkey Meatballs with Avocado Citrus Dipping Sauce

  1. For the meatballs:
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  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2.
  4. In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute onion and garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  5. 3.
  6. Add peppers and red pepper flakes and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. 4.
  9. Combine onions, pepper, garlic mixture in a large bowl with turkey and spinach.
  10. 5.
  11. Add egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix together, using your hands if necessary.
  12. 6.
  13. Roll into balls just slightly larger than golf ball size and set aside.
  14. 7.
  15. Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in skillet.
  16. 8.
  17. Place meatballs in skillet and pan fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  18. 9.
  19. Once meatballs are browned, place on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with baking spray.
  20. 10.
  21. Bake for 18-20 minutes until fully cooked through.
  22. For the avocado dipping sauce:
  23. Combine avocado, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon and lime zests, parsley, garlic, sour cream, cayenne pepper in a small bowl and mash together with a fork (or use a food processor) until fully mixed.
  24. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

yellow onion, clove garlic, olive oil, yellow pepper, red pepper, ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, lemon juice, lemons, salt, lemons, avocado, lemon, clove garlic, cayenne pepper, sour cream, salt

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/e2809cspringe2809d-turkey-meatballs-with-avocado-citrus-dipping-sauce/ (may not work)

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