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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard*
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (15oz) can plain tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 184g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 326 | |
| Calories from Fat 170 | 52% |
| Total Fat 19.04g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 6.3g | 25% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium 997mg | 42% |
| Potassium 473mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 7.29g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 3.55g | 2% |
| Protein 30.59g | 49% |
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