Baked Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb turkey
• 1 large eggs
• 1 sprig oregano
• 1 sprig basil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 0.5 medium onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 28 oz tomatoes
• 0.5 bell pepper
• 0.5 medium zucchini
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 pinch peppers
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup rice

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined; do not overmix.
2. 2Form the mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. 4In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, zucchini, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. 5Gently place the browned meatballs back into the sauce. Cover the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
6. 6While the meatballs are baking, cook the white rice according to package directions.
7. 7Serve the turkey meatballs and sauce over a bed of fluffy white rice. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.