Baked Salmon Meatballs Avocado Sauce (Print Version)
Delicious baked salmon meatballs topped with creamy avocado-yogurt sauce - a healthy, protein-packed dinner ready in 38 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ The Meatballs
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1 pound skinless salmon, cut into chunks
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½ medium onion, grated
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¼ cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
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3 tablespoons minced cilantro
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1 egg white
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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¾ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon ground oregano
→ The Sauce
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¾ California avocado, skin & seed removed
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3 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ lime, juiced
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5 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons minced cilantro
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¼ - ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
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¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Place the salmon in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides as necessary. Transfer to a large bowl.
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To the salmon, add the onion, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg white, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Stir to combine.
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Using a 2-tablespoon portion of the salmon mixture, form meatballs by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
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Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from oven.
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In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine the avocado, yogurt, garlic, lime juice, water, cilantro, chipotle chili powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
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Serve the baked salmon meatballs with a dollop of creamy avocado sauce on top.
# Additional Notes:
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Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Freestyle SmartPoints)