Grilled Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs

This is such a yummy and fun appetizer.  

Whether you grill them in the summer, or decide to 

broil them in the oven during the winter, they 

are an excellent, hearty appetizer. 

Served with cut lavash bread and a mint tzatzike, 

they are satisfying and filling.

As Always,

ENJOY!

Ingredients

2 slices firm white sandwich bread, torn into pea-size pieces

1 pound ground dark meat turkey

1/2 cup minced red onion

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons sweet paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons kosher salt

Extra virgin olive oil

Avocado-Mint Tzatziki or regular Tzatziki

Flatbread, cut into squares

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°).

2. Combine first 14 ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring until well blended. Divide mixture into 16 portions; shape each portion into a cylinder. Brush each meatball evenly with olive oil.

3. Grill meatballs, turning once, 6 to 10 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with Avocado-Mint Tzatziki and flatbread.

Recipe Courtesy of: MY RECIPES