Old Bay–Thyme Turkey Meatballs with Lime Tomato & Avocado

Yield: Turkey mixture makes 4 portions; tomato and avocado accompaniments serve 2.

Ingredients

Turkey meatballs

• 1 lb (454 g) 93% lean ground turkey
• Leaves from 5 thyme sprigs
• ½ shallot, very finely chopped
• 2 small garlic cloves or 1 large, crushed and finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• Avocado oil, for frying

Lime tomato

• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 tsp salt

Avocado

• 1 small avocado
• Juice of ½ lime
• Lime zest, to finish

Method

1. Mix the turkey with the thyme, shallot, garlic, salt, white pepper and Old Bay. Shape into small meatballs, slightly larger than the tip of a thumb.
2. For two portions, cook half the meatballs and reserve the remaining mixture. Heat a pan over medium heat, add avocado oil and sear the meatballs until golden. Turn, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 10–15 minutes.
3. Combine the diced tomatoes with half the lime juice and salt.
4. Mash the avocado with the remaining lime juice, leaving it slightly chunky. Shape it into a low round on each plate, wipe the plate clean and finish with lime zest.
5. Serve the meatballs with the lime tomato and avocado alongside.