Name: Kid-Friendly Turkey Balls Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g turkey mince; 1 onion medium finely diced; 1 zucchini grated; 1 carrot grated; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 eggs beaten; 1/2 cup fresh mixed herbs; 1 cup reduced-fat cheese grated; 2.00 tbs olive oil; 2 cups wholemeal pasta shapes; 250 ml tomato pasta sauce; 420 g canned tomatoes; 4 garlic cloves

by Susie Burrell/Thermos Funtainer Last updated on 07/10/2019

Need some healthy dinner inspiration the kids will actually eat? Susie Burrell is a mum and nutritionist, and knows these savoury morsels taste so good, they'll be begging for seconds. - Susie Burrell/Thermos Funtainer

Ingredients

500 g turkey mince
1 onion medium finely diced
1 zucchini grated
1 carrot grated
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup fresh mixed herbs
1 cup reduced-fat cheese grated
1 tbs olive oil
2 cups wholemeal pasta shapes

Sauce

250 ml tomato pasta sauce
420 g canned tomatoes
1 tbs olive oil
4 garlic cloves

Method

Step 1

Mix onion, turkey, carrot and zucchini. Combine with egg, panko, cheese and herbs. Roll into small balls.
Step 2

Add olive oil to frypan over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Meanwhile, simmer tomatoes in small amount of olive oil, with garlic and pasta sauce.
Step 3

Bring pan of water to the boil, cook pasta and drain.
Step 4

Serve with pasta, once the sauce has reduced with turkey balls.