Turkey Porcupines

Traditionally made with ground beef, these come out very moist with the sauce. The rice sticks out of the meatballs, hence the name porcupines.

Recipe by: www.BensonsGourmetSeasonings.com

Number of Servings: 4 | Prep Time:


You will need:

  • 1 pound Fresh Raw Ground Turkey*
  • 1/2 cup Rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons #112 Masterpiece Salt-Free Seasoning
  • 3/4 cup Warm Water
  • 1/4 cup Dry White Wine (Chablis)
  • 2 cans (8 ounce) Tomato Sauce, No Salt added
  • 1 teaspoon #103 Table Tasty Salt-Free Seasoning
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon #106 Gusto Salt-Free Seasoning


Cooking Instrutions:

Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl; stir well. Shape mixture into 16 (1-inch) balls. Place in a nonstick 2-quart baking pan. Combine water, wine, tomato sauce, Table Tasty and garlic; pour over meatballs. Sprinkle with #106 Gusto Salt-Free seasoning. Cover. Bake 350ºF about 1 hour or until rice is tender.

* Ground turkey dark meat or a blend of white and dark meat will be more flavorful and moist than all white meat.