Turkey and Blue Cheese Meatballs

• garlic cloves↗4
• onion, cut into chunks↗1⁄2
• jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded (to taste)↗1 -2
• ground turkey↗1 lb
• blue cheese↗3 tablespoons
• fine soft bread crumbs↗1⁄2 cup
• egg whites↗3
• olive oil↗3 tablespoons
• soy sauce↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• minced fresh Italian parsley2 tablespoons
• italian seasoning↗1 tablespoon
• ground black pepper↗1⁄2 tablespoon
• chili powder↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.

2. 2

   Pulse garlic cloves in a food processor until minced. Add onion and jalapeno, and pulse until minced again. Scrape the onion mixture into a large bowl along with the turkey, blue cheese, bread crumbs, egg whites, and olive oil. Season with soy sauce, parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper, and chili powder. Mix well.

3. 3

   Roll the mixture loosely into 2 inch balls, and place onto prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, and no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes.