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Appetizer Sample Platter with Turkey Power Balls!

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Do you have any exciting new years eve celebrations planned? In all honesty, I don’t believe I’ve stayed up till midnight on New Years Eve since my early college years (about 20 years!).  Is that sad?  Every single night, at about 9pm, no matter what I’m doing, I fall asleep.  To stay up till midnight, would literally be impossible for me.  My kids must come from another mother, because they want to stay up tonight!  Ha ha.. we’ll see if I can handle it.

Whether you are up till midnight, or just have some early celebrations like me, arranging a power platter full of nutrient dense foods is the best way to ring in the new year!  We’ve got:

  • Olives
  • Breaded Zucchini
  • Asparagus and Turkey
  • Homemade Pretzel Bites
  • Carrots with a dab of cream cheese on top
  • and our TURKEY POWER BALLS!
Appetizer Sample Platter with Turkey Power Balls! An appetizer guaranteed to please at your upcoming holiday party!

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Appetizer Sample Platter with Turkey Power Balls! An appetizer guaranteed to please at your upcoming holiday party!Appetizer Sample Platter with Turkey Power Balls! An appetizer guaranteed to please at your upcoming holiday party!Appetizer Sample Platter with Turkey Power Balls! An appetizer guaranteed to please at your upcoming holiday party!

Then, mixed the veggies with some ground turkey, and cooked the meatballs in the oven until they were browned and cooked all the way through.  What you get: Turkey PowerBalls!

Appetizer Sample Platter with Turkey Power Balls! An appetizer guaranteed to please at your upcoming holiday party!

You can serve with marinara sauce for dipping, and you’ll get extra vitamin A!

Appetizer Sample Platter with Turkey Power Balls! An appetizer guaranteed to please at your upcoming holiday party!
Appetizer Sample Platter with Turkey Power Balls! An appetizer guaranteed to please at your upcoming holiday party!
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Turkey Power Balls

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Take a few broccoli crowns, a quarter of an onion, about 6 baby carrots, a few spinach leaves, and a few sliced mushrooms.  Chop until they fit well into your food processor.  Process them until they are well incorporated and chopped.
  • Combine ground turkey, the veggies, bread crumbs, egg, and spices into a bowl.  Shape meatballs with your mixture and arrange on a baking dish.  Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
Keyword : dairy free, New Years Eve, party food, power balls, turkey, Veggies

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So bottom line! Stay home tonight and re-create your own, healthy restaurant experience with your family.  Bring out the appetizer platter, and let your kids sample some healthy super foods instead!

Natalie Monson

I'm a registered dietitian, mom of 4, avid lover of food and strong promoter of healthy habits. Here you will find lots of delicious recipes full of fruits and veggies, tips for getting your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters and lots of resources for feeding your family.

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Would it be possible to make vegetarian versions of these or do you think the kids would dislike the veggie taste?

You can freeze them. To thaw, I would set in the fridge for a few hours before you want to eat them, and then bake them in the oven until they are heated throughout. 400 degrees at 15 minutes should do it again.

Rae- It’s definitely worth a try! I’ve never tried it, but brown rice would be similar to some “Porcupine meatballs” we make, which we LOVE!