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Wholesome Black Eyed Peas Nourish Bowl with Turkey Meatballs

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A comforting and nutritious nourish bowl featuring smoky turkey meatballs paired with tender black eyed peas, fresh greens, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning)
  • 2 cups cooked black eyed peas (canned, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on a plate or tray.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook about 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in cooked black eyed peas and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Divide baby spinach or mixed greens among four bowls. Spoon warm black eyed peas over greens, then top each bowl with 4 turkey meatballs.
  7. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese over each bowl.
  8. Drizzle each bowl with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Use panko breadcrumbs for lighter texture. If browning too fast, lower heat. Baking meatballs at 400°F for 15-18 minutes is an alternative but will miss skillet flavor. Rinse canned black eyed peas well to avoid tinny taste. Start peas while cooking meatballs to save time. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Swap feta for dairy-free cheese if needed.

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