Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

Throw all the ingredients for these turkey meatballs into a crock pot in the morning, set the timer, and indulge in a warm, hearty meal that night.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey

• ½ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt, divided use

• ½ tsp. ground black pepper

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• ½ cup whole-grain panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tsp. olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 (28-oz.) can crushed whole tomatoes

• 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves

Instructions

1. Combine turkey, ¼ tsp. salt, pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and cheese in a large bowl; mix well with clean hands.

2. Roll mixture into eighteen 1½-inch meatballs. Set aside.

3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add half of meatballs; cook, turning occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until meatballs are browned on each side. Place browned meatballs in a 3-quart slow cooker.

5. Repeat with the remaining meatballs. Set aside.

6. Add onion to same skillet; cook, over medium-high heat, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

7. Top meatballs with cooked onion, tomatoes, oregano, and remaining ¼ tsp. salt; cook, covered, on low temperature for 5 to 6 hours, stirring once or twice.

Healthy Taco Salad

Taco salads sound like a good choice, but they can have more than 1500 calories! We gave the classic taco salad a makeover that's light, healthy, and tasty.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. olive oil

• 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey

• 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning Blend (or packaged low-sodium taco seasoning)

• ¼ cup water

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips

• ½ medium ripe avocado

• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

• 1 dash garlic powder

• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) (to taste; optional)

• 6 cups shredded lettuce

• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.

2. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until no longer pink.

3. Add taco seasoning and water; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until most water has evaporated. Remove from heat. Set aside.

4. Heat a medium nonstick skillet pan over medium high heat. Lightly coat skillet with spray. Add tortilla strips; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Set aside.

5. Mash avocado in a small bowl with a fork.

6. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt (if desired); mix well.

7. Divide lettuce evenly between four serving bowls. Top with turkey mixture, tomatoes, avocado mixture, and tortilla strips; serve immediately.

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Topped with crunchy veggies and a tangy yogurt sauce, these Mediterranean turkey burgers will fill you up on good stuff without weighing you down.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup reduced-fat (2%) Greek yogurt

• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped, divided use

• ¼ tsp. dried dill weed

• 1½ lbs. 93% lean ground turkey

• 1 medium red onion thinly slice half, finely chop half, divided use

• ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes

• 2 oz. frozen spinach thawed, squeeze out liquid using a kitchen towel, chopped

• 6 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese

• 1 tsp. dried oregano

• ½ cup whole grain bread crumbs

• 1 large egg

• Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste; optional

• 1 medium cooked beet sliced thin

• ¼ medium cucumber sliced thin

Instructions

1. To make yogurt sauce, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, and dill in a small bowl; mix well. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.

2. Preheat grill or broiler to high.

3. Combine turkey, chopped onion, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cheese, remaining 1 clove garlic, oregano, bread crumbs, and egg in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper if desired; mix well with clean hands. Form turkey mixture evenly into six patties.

4. Grill or broil patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the middle.

5. Serve patties topped evenly with yogurt sauce, onion slices, beet, and cucumber.