Cottage Cheese Turkey Meatballs

I think versions of these went viral a month or so ago because Hailey Bieber was adding everyone’s protein darling, cottage cheese, to her kids’ meatballs. Then I saw them in chef Alison Roman’s newsletter and figured, let’s give this a shot. My people love meatballs, and I am always looking to pump more nutrition into my picky one. I don’t think I’d make these for company per se, but they’re a great weeknight dinner or grab-and-go protein to keep in the fridge for after school or before sports.

With pasta and red sauce, on their own, or in a hot dog bun with pizza sauce and a slice of melted cheese—all the ways! As a veggie side, I put some thin green beans (haricots verts) in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons each of water and butter and a big pinch of salt and pepper, then turn up the heat. Cook covered for about 2 minutes, then sauté for another minute. Add a few cloves of garlic, more seasoning and Parmesan if you wish!