Swedish Meatballs I

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
 * Original recipe
 * Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 egg
 * ½ cup low-fat (1%) milk
 * 2 slices whole wheat bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs
 * ½ small onion, minced
 * 2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
 * ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
 * ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
 * ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
 * 1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
 * ½ pound lean ground pork
 * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 * 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

 * 1) In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and bread crumbs; let stand for 5 minutes.
 * 2) Add the onion, parsley, salt, allspice, and nutmeg; blend well.
 * 3) Add the meats and stir with a fork until well blended.
 * 4) Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
 * 5) Sprinkle with flour on a pice of waxed paper and place next to the meat bowl.
 * 6) Shape the meat into 48 meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each.
 * 7) Dip each meatball lightly in the flour and place on a baking sheet.
 * 8) Set aside.
 * 9) In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil.
 * 10) Add half the meatballs and cook until browned all over, 5 minutes.
 * 11) Cover and cook the meatballs until the meat is no longer pink, 20 – 25 minutes, turning occasionally (remaining meatballs should be refrigerated).
 * 12) Transfer the cooked meatballs to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
 * 13) Remove any small meat pieces from the skillet.
 * 14) Repeat step 3 with the remaining meatballs.

Nutritional information
Calories: 106 | Protein: 15 g | Sodium: 65 mg | Cholesterol: 54 mg | Fat: 3 g | Carbohydrates: 5 g
 * Exchanges: ½ starch, 2 very lean meat