*I added 1 tsp red pepper flakes and 1/4 tsp. cumin and can of black beans rinsed and drained*
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground turkey or ground beef
2-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 celery ribs, chopped
15 fresh baby carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup chopped cabbage
3/4 cup cut fresh green beans
3 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the turkey or beef, 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian
seasoning, paprika, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Shape into 36 meatballs.
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown
meatballs in batches in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Remove
and keep warm.
