"Porcupine Balls" Turkey, Spinach Cauliflower Rice Balls

 “Porcupine Balls” Turkey, Spinach, Cauliflower Rice Balls

So I have been obsessed with the new 60 second cauliflower rice made by Natures Intent. It is the first one I have ever found that was not all wet and smooshy. It actually does really well with what ever I combine it with.

Today, I decided to use it in a long time recipe. With the cost of food now a days, it make me remember how my mother would feed a family of 8 with what she could afford. I remember her always stretching things. One box of hamburger helper with a few extra cups of pasta, sure was a filling meal. Meatloaf and oatmeal, not one of us ever felt that were were missing anything.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. of Turkey Ground 

• ½ minced onion

• 1 tbls of minced garlic

• ½ cup of minced (really fine chopped spinach) 

• 2 cups of Cauliflower rice (I used the in the microwave bag) Drain which ever you use.

• Seasoning Greek or your favorite. (I used the Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning, and some extra Oregano) Here is a link to make your own Seasoning, which I will do when I finish with what I have. I live a more natural approach these days.

• https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/231228/greek-seasoning-blend/

Preparation

1. Take ground turkey and throw in a gallon bag.

2. Put in the cauliflower rice. I used the microwave bag. Whichever you use, please drain.

3. Throw everything else in the bag. 

4. Mix well with in the bag

5. Spray the Air Fryer or Oven and roll it into 16 meatball sizes. 

6. Sprinkle just a little more seasoning on top after placing in the air fryer. 

   
   
   

7. Air fry for 12 minutes at 390 (that cooks them through) Then up it to 425 and it will start them browning. (Remember though it is turkey so it only gets so dark. 

8. Oven I would do 350 for 15 and then check.

These can be eaten warm and put on a pita plate, a gyro plate, or a salad. I had mine with a little crusty bread with some Greek Za'atar seasoning and some tzatziki sauce with them.
These are also really great and actually cold. 

They are a really great way to get some protein and some veg without knowing that. Tasty and could also be used to stuff those little sweet peppers.

WW notes

If you are doing WW personal points . This was made with 98 percent turkey and that makes them, for my personal points. This came to -0- points.  I love a good 0 point so then I could account for the piece of bread that I ate. 

I will be trying more things soon.

I hope you enjoy this.

Living Your Best Life and doing what feels good for you and your family is the secret to a beautiful life.

Keep it simple.

Stay well and safe

Welcome to my journey

Louise

Split Pea Soup - Instant Pot

 

A great day for a soup warming soup. Excuse mine for being a little darker. I added a bunch of spinach (you can't taste it) and I didn't have the chicken boullion and had to use a beef one. It sometimes is just about what you have. 

Split Pea Soup - Instant Pot

Makes 10-cups - 1 pp per cup

(Purée Down Smooth)

Ingredients:

1lb of split peas

4 pieces of center cut bacon (cut up) (12 pts)

6 cups of water

Throw in one onion (big diced)

Celery (big diced)

Carrots ( big diced)

Garlic

Chicken bouillon

Paprika

Salt /pepper

( I also threw in 2 handfuls of spinach so I would not waste it. You can not taste it at all. So extra win for a vegetable)

Instructions:

Pour in the peas and the liquid first and then throw in everything on top, stir up and let it go.

Instant pot - lid on - vent closed - 15 minutes and then either a 15 release or just let it release itself.

Then purée (I use my immersion blender - careful doing super hot stuff)

Of course you could add extras just add for the points

Mine is a little darker probably because of the spinach and I had to use a beef bouillon.

This was so good and made a good bit, I think it will freeze pretty good, because there is no starches like potatoes in it.

This also would be good added with cheese and spaghetti, like a casserole.

I will use it all different ways to keep from wasting it.

Living your best life and doing what feels good for you is the secret.

Keep it simple, Stay well and safe. 

welcome to my journey

Louise