I wasn’t going to publish this recipe because after I made the meatballs I thought they were ok but needed something. Then the next day we had them for dinner. I DON’T KNOW if the flavors needed to settle or they are just FORKING GREAT with the herb sauce…..Anyway the meatballs ARE Forking Delicious with the herb sauce. So make them, let them sit a day and serve them with herb sauce so you can be amazed too!

Ingredients for about 6 servings

1 lb ground turkey 85% lean

2 large eggs – slightly beaten

1 cup + 3 Tablespoons panko bread crumbs

2 teaspoons turkey base (instead of salt) (I used better than bouillon brand)

1/4 cup scallions – chopped

2 garlic cloves – ground to paste

fried jalapeno – to taste – They differ greatly , this time I used one

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons black pepper

1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 lime – just the fresh squeezed juice

1/2 teaspoon fresh epazote (it’s very funky….all Mexican grocery stores sell it) Fresh oregano is about the closest to it but not)

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

2 Tablespoons tequila (I used silver Patron)

Non stick spray – preferably canola or vegetable

1 bunch fresh parsley – rough chopped

1/2 bunch cilantro – slightly less – rough chopped

1 good sized shallot – rough chopped

1 large lemon – just the fresh squeezed juice

a roasted or fried hot chili to taste – I used part of a very spicy hatch – rough chopped

1 teaspoon course sea salt

Directions

Set oven to 350 degrees F and spray baking sheet(s) with non stick spray.

In large bowl hand mix together the turkey, eggs, panko, soup base, scallions, garlic, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, sugar, cinnamon, lime juice, epazote and a 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.

Scoop out meatballs with a small scooper leaving a little space. You should have about 29 meatballs. Spray the tops of the meatballs lightly with oil or canola spray. They go in the oven till done. (about 15 minutes)

Make the Herb sauce

In a blender or a container with a blending wand add the parley, cilantro, shallot, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, hot chili pepper and sea salt and blend till smooth. This sauce is really great! You will want to use it on other things besides the meatballs however this sauce and the meatballs are amazing together.