Turkey meatballs make for a quick, low-fat meal

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Here is a low-budget, healthy dinner: ground white-meat turkey, well-seasoned and served in a light tomato sauce. Be sure the package says white-meat turkey only. Serve this quick meal with some warm crusty bread.

Helpful hints

• Minced garlic can be found in the produce section of the market. One teaspoon is equivalent to two cloves crushed garlic.

Countdown

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees to warm bread.

• Prepare meatballs.

Wine suggestions

Savory meatballs go nicely with a rich, soft, nontannic cabernet sauvignon from Chile or maybe Australia.

Shopping list

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for tonight’s Dinner in Minutes.

To buy: 2 ounces mushrooms; one small bottle no-sugar-added, low-sodium pasta sauce; 1⁄2 pound ground white-meat turkey breast; one small jar fennel seeds; one package frozen, chopped onion; and one small loaf whole-grain bread.

Staples: Minced garlic; fat-free, plain breadcrumbs; balsamic vinegar; salt; and black peppercorns.