SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS


Did you know?


• It is estimated that 80% of American households have a slow cooker.


• The first slow cooker was patented in


1940 and was called “Naxon’s Beanery.”


• A rival re-branded the appliance as the


Crock-Pot® in 1971 at a selling price of $25.


PREP TIME 10 MIN. – COOK TIME 8 HOURS 10 MIN. READY IN 8 HOURS 20 MIN. – SERVINGS 6


1 (28 oz) can Nature’s Promise Organic Crushed Tomatoes with Basil 1 tsp garlic powder, divided 2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided 1 bay leaf


1 (1¼ lb) pkg ground turkey breast 1 large egg, beaten ¾ cup panko bread crumbs ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to serve 2 (12 oz) pkgs squash noodles


Squash noodles


Spiralized noodles save prep time, and are an easy way to eat more veggies. Find them in the produce section.


STEP 1 In a 4- to 5-qt slow cooker bowl, combine the tomatoes, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian season- ing, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. STEP 2 To a medium bowl, add the ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, remaining ½ tsp garlic powder, and remaining 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Using clean hands, combine. Form into 1½-inch meatballs. Add meatballs to the slow cooker. Cover with lid and cook on low 8 hours, until meatballs are fully cooked. STEP 3 To serve, use a slotted spoon to transfer meatballs to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Increase heat to high and toss the squash noodles with sauce in the slow cooker. Cover with lid and let cook 10 min., until zucchini is tender. Season with salt to taste. Divide among 6 bowls and top with meat- balls and Parmesan cheese.


Per serving: 332 calories, 17g fat, 6g saturated fat, 101mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 7g sugar, 27g protein


SIMPLE SWAP: Gluten intolerance? Swap out the panko for gluten-free bread crumbs.


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WITH VEGGIE NOODLES Once your tender meatballs have simmered, toss the veggie noodles in the slow cooker as you set the table for an easy, low-carb dinner.


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