Garam Masala Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sugo and Soft Polenta
This simmered dish pairs ground turkey with garam masala, instant polenta and crushed tomatoes. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 8-10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens. Stir in yogurt off heat for a creamy finish. Meanwhile, bring water to a simmer. Whisk in polenta and cook, stirring, until thick and tender. Stir in butter and a pinch of salt. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick. Serve meatballs and sauce over polenta. Garnish with basil.","cookingInstructions":["In a bowl, mix ground turkey with garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Form into 8-10 small meatballs.","Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Brown meatballs on all sides, 6-8 minutes total.","Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 8-10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens. Stir in yogurt off heat for a creamy finish.","Meanwhile, bring water to a simmer. Whisk in polenta and cook, stirring, until thick and tender. Stir in butter and a pinch of salt.","Taste sauce and adjust seasoning. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.","Serve meatballs and sauce over polenta. Garnish with basil."],"cuisine":"fusion","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"difficulty":"Medium","estimatedMacros":{"protein":48.952799999999996,"carbohydrates":52.7453,"fat":30.4096,"fiber":7.603000000000001,"alcohol":0},"ingredients":[{"name":"ground turkey (93% lean)","grams":177,"calories":266},{"name":"garam masala","grams":5,"calories":15},{"name":"olive oil","grams":8,"calories":71},{"name":"crushed tomatoes","grams":177,"calories":57},{"name":"plain yogurt (2%)","grams":48,"calories":29},{"name":"instant polenta (dry)","grams":44,"calories":163},{"name":"water","grams":209,"calories":0},{"name":"butter","grams":6,"calories":43},{"name":"fresh basil, torn","grams":5,"calories":2},{"name":"salt","grams":2,"calories":0},{"name":"black pepper","grams":0.8,"calories":2}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"Fusion Recipes","path":"/recipes/fusion","recipes":[{"id":"fus-0025","title":"Gochujang Lime Pork Carnitas Rice Bowl","cuisine":"fusion","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["braised","sweet spicy","meal prep friendly","citrus"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/fus-0025-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"fus-0059","title":"Cajun Tamari Salmon with Coconut Grits, Charred Corn and Pineapple","cuisine":"fusion","dietTypes":["Balanced","Pescatarian","Gluten free","High satiety"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["creamy","spicy","skillet","sweet and savory","coconut lime"],"difficulty":"easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/fus-0059-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"fus-0138","title":"Creamy Yellow Split Pea Soup with Flatbread","cuisine":"fusion","dietTypes":["Balanced","Vegetarian","High satiety"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["creamy soup","split peas","flatbread","meatless","high fiber"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/fus-0138-a-detail.webp"}]},{"title":"More Gluten Free Meals","path":"/recipes/gluten-free","recipes":[{"id":"geo-0054","title":"Kuchmachi Style Chicken Gizzards With Pomegranate And Herbs","cuisine":"georgian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["offal","tart","herby","Georgian fried potatoes","comfort food"],"difficulty":"medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/geo-0054-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"med-0061","title":"Smoky Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash with Minced Turkey and Vegetables","cuisine":"mediterranean","dietTypes":["Balanced","Gluten free","High satiety"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["spaghetti squash","ground turkey","zucchini","roasted peppers","Mediterranean inspired","high protein","stuffed squash","smoky tomato sauce"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/med-0061-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"aus-0053","title":"Chicken and Macadamia Rissoles with Tomato Onion Relish","cuisine":"australian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["comfort food","pan fried","family style","protein rich"],"difficulty":"easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/aus-0053-a-detail.webp"}]}]}
