Herby Turkey Meatballs

Serves 4

• 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 4 fresh sage leaves

• 8 fresh basil leaves

• Leaves from 4 sprigs of thyme

• Leaves from 3 inch sprig of rosemary

• 1/2 C Italian parsley

• 1 leaf of curly kale, stem removed

• 1 lb ground dark meat turkey

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 2 C simple tomato sauce of choice

• 4 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

In a food processor, place the onion, garlic, herbs, and kale and pulse until very finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and add the ground turkey, sea salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Use your hands to combine.

Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. They will be sticky so just do your best to make a round shape. Heat the additional 4 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs until they are browned all over.

Add the tomato sauce to the pan and partially cover the pot. Let the meatballs cook gently for 1/2 hour, carefully stirring every now and then.