chicken (or turkey) meatballs

ingredients:

1.5lbs ground chicken or turkey
1/2 cup of finely chopped onion
1 egg lightly beaten
1 cup of oat bran or bread crumbs (i used a cup of oatmeal instead - healthier!)
2 tbsp fresh parsley - finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil - finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh oregano - finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic pressed through a garlic press
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper

preparation:

1. heat oven to 400F
2. in a large bowl, place egg and breadcrumbs. add spices and mix well. add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. use an ice cream scoop and place on cookie sheet. place in hot oven and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.

makes 6 servings (approximately 2 1/2 meatballs per seving)
calories: 170 | protein: 30 g | carbs: 11 g | fiber: 2 g